Thrilling Contests Light Up UFC 312 Prelims: A Showcase of Rising Stars

Saturday at UFC 312, the prelims delivered a thrilling display of talent, particularly highlighting fresh faces, Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) alumni, and emerging Chinese fighters. An impressive tally of six out of seven victories came from these promising groups.

The card kicked off explosively with newcomer and DWCS graduate Quillan Salkilld achieving a sensational 17-second knockout against Anshul Jubli. Building on this momentum, fellow Season 8 winner Jonathan Micallef showcased his grit by outstripping Kevin Jousset to secure a triumphant debut. Rongzhu and Wang Cong also claimed clear unanimous decision victories, surrounding Alexandre Topuira’s first successful outing in the UFC. Meanwhile, Australian DWCS alum Tom Nolan notched his third consecutive victory in the penultimate prelim.

Capping off the preliminaries, Gabriel Santos put on a commanding performance, overwhelming the promising Australian fighter Jack Jenkins. With a third-round submission, Santos marked his second straight victory in the Octagon.

These seven electrifying bouts set a dynamic tone for the night at Qudos Bank Arena, perfectly setting the stage for the excitement of the pay-per-view main card to follow.