I think as of recent UFC 312 has gone under the radar a bit after 2 title fights were announced and no news past that. It’s a bit worrying for me that practically none of the mainstream Aussie fighters are showing interest in the fight. I want to know Verdicts opnion on who could actually fill in the main card.
This is my summary of who could and couldn’t fight.
JDM❓
(Sources have said it’s unlikely he’ll be on this card at all, along with the rumours of a matchup with Leon its wild they more likely than not missed out on an Usman matchup.)
Volk ❌
(More than likely fighting Topuria for the title a little later in the year.)
Whittaker ❌
(Highly doubt Whittaker comes back after 4 months with a pretty bad injury)
KKF❓
(Probably fighting for a title next unless Figgy tries his luck. They’re probably saving Moreno for Mexico City and I doubt Kai takes that fight.)
Steve Erceg ✅
(Tim Elliot seems like a matchup to make however it all depends on how his recovery has gone after but I’d give him a 70% chance of returning.)
Tai Tuivasa ✅
(Typically fights on the Australian cards and has been out for a while now.)
Dan Hooker❓
(Gaethje is pretty much confirmed at this point, who is aiming for a March return and Dan teased being on the Miami card)
Israel Adesanya ❌
(Booked for UFC Saudi Arabia)
Carlos Ulberg ❌
(Booked for UFC FN London)