McDonalds is ditching some of its spinoff restaurants meant to capture a larger share of the drink market.What IsMcDonalds Spinoff Restaurant?The first couple months of the new year always seem to be prime time for chains to close locations. Some are looking to regroup after not hitting expectations the previous year while others make changes to refine their business strategy.GET A FULL LIST OF CHAINS CLOSING LOCATIONS IN 2025 BELOWMcDonalds falls into the latter bucket when it comes to closing some of its CosMcs locations.CosMcs restaurantGetty Imagesloading...In late 2023, McDonalds started a trial run for its CosMcs concept. The first location opened in Bolingbrook, Illinois featuring a menu filled with specialty teas, frappes and coffees along with quick bites for those on the go.The brand slowly expanded as McDonalds worked to perfect the concept. Texas was up next where six CosMcs opened in 2024.Now, it appears some of those locations are set to disappear.What Is Happening To CosMcs?CNBC reports McDonalds will close three of its CosMcs locations in Texas. All three locations had opened in larger buildings that were former McDonalds restaurants.The smaller stores work better for the test, CNBC was told by McDonalds representatives.Getty ImagesGetty Imagesloading...At the same time, the CosMcs brand is expanding. This time around, drink-seekers should expect locations that are not full-sized restaurants.READ MORE: 15 Fast-Growing Chain Restaurants Poised To Be Everywhere In 2025Next up to get a CosMcs is Allen, Texas, just north of Dallas.CosMcs isn't the only restaurant concept currently being tested by McDonalds. The fast food giant is also doing a trial run for restaurant more focused on drive-thru and to-go orders.The restaurants will beoutfitted with special drive-thru lanes that deliver food via conveyor belts.The concept is currently being tested in Fort Worth, Texas.Once-Beloved Fast Food Items That No Longer ExistThese defunct fast food items have gone down in history. Wouldnt you love to eat them again?Get our free mobile appChains That Are Closing or Have Closed Locations in 2025The list of chains that have closed locations or have plans to shutter stores later in 2025 continues to grow at a rapid pace.Gallery Credit: Rob CarrollFiled Under: Fast Food, McDonald'sCategories: Longform, Movie News

That's what you get for not hailing to the chimp.Its not unfair to say that the gaming landscape was somewhat different when Donkey Kong Country Returns first fell into our laps in 2010; 2D platformers were a rare breed, and ol DK himself hadnt arguably had a mainline entry in his series since 2004s Jungle Beat. Back then, the title said it all: not only was Donkey Kong back, but Donkey Kong Country had indeed returned. Thats not quite the world were living in 15 years later.Having said that, just like the original, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD explains everything you need to know about it in the title: its Donkey Kong Country Returns in HD, and unfortunately, its not much more than that. This is that same great game from the Wii era tarted up a bit here and there.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

French industrial composite firm Nanoe has officially launched the Zetasinter 4L furnace, with orders opening this month and deliveries expected in the first quarter of 2025.Initially presented at Formnext 2024, this furnace expands Nanoes sinter-based 3D printing portfolio. Designed in partnership with Cerinnov Group, the Zetasinter 4L features a sintering volume of 4 liters, quadrupling the capacity of its predecessor, the Zetasinter tubular furnace.Its larger size supports small production batches and the sintering of bigger components. According to the composite firm, it comes equipped with digital controls and a simplified loading mechanism.Arnaud Hory, CEO of the Cerinnov Group, said, We are truly honored to support Nanoes innovative work and are excited to see how these advanced furnaces will contribute to sintering of metal 3D printed parts. This collaboration exemplifies the power of partnership and shared dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology.The Zetasinter 4L furnace. Image via Nanoe.Nanoes industrial expertiseNanoes long-standing collaboration with Cerinnov Group has resulted in several developments, including porcelain filaments, glazes, and a porcelain furnace.The Zetasinter 4L further builds on this partnership and is part of Nanoes Zetafactory 4.0 initiative, supported by BPI France and France 2030. This initiative aims to create an open ecosystem for sinter-based 3D printing.Guillaume de Calan, Nanoes CEO, explained that many customers now rely on metal filament 3D printing for applications such as tooling and spare parts. A more user-friendly furnace with greater capacity is intended to meet their growing needs, particularly for medium-sized batches and larger parts.Metal parts fresh out of the Zetasinter 4L furnace. Image via Nanoe.In 2018, Nanoe introduced the Zetamix brand, offering ceramic and metal filaments compatible with most filament deposition 3D printers.The same year, the company launched the Zetaprint desktop 3D printer, which was tailored for use in metal and ceramic applications. Priced at 10,000, the 3D printer was unveiled at Formnext 2018, and showcased alongside Stainless Steel 316L Zetamix filaments, expanding material options for users.Three years later, the company introduced H13 Zetamix filament, a high-temperature-resistant steel material valued for its ductility, thermal and electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance.Compatible with all Fused Filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers, this filament is designed to produce complex steel components and tools. When processed in a tubular furnace, it achieves a density exceeding 90%.With this new Zetasinter 4L furnace added to its portfolio, Nanoe aims to strengthen its position in sinter-based 3D printing while addressing the evolving needs of the industry.Technical specifications and pricingAs per Nanoe, the Zetasinter 4L furnace is priced at 25,000. For more information about Zetasinter 4L and the Zetamix line, visit the website.Tube Diameter140mm IDCapacity4LMaximum temperatures1350CPower6 kW 220VTube length150 cm total, 30 cm with controlled temperature (+/-10C)Who won the 20243D Printing Industry Awards?All the news fromFormnext 2024.To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.While youre here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays.Featured image shows the Zetasinter 4L furnace. Image via Nanoe.

Looking for the most recentregular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.The blue group in today'sConnections: Sports Editionmight be one of the toughest categories I've ever faced. Do even the biggest NBA fans remember this level of trivia? Read on for hints and answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle.For now, the game is in beta, which means the Times is testing it out to see if it's popular before adding it to the site's Games app. You can play it daily for now for free and then we'll have to see if it sticks around.Read more: NYT Has a Connections Game for Sports Fans. I Tried ItHints for today's Connections: Sports Edition groupsHere are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.Yellow group hint: 0-0, or 2-2Green group hint: A form of playBlue group hint: Hot NBA prospects 20 years agoPurple group hint: Hemsworth or RockAnswers for today's Connections: Sports Edition groupsYellow group: TiedGreen group: Synonyms for gameBlue group: Top four picks in the LeBron draft (2003)Purple group: Chris ____Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English WordsWhat are today's Connections: Sports Edition answers? The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 15, 2025. NYT/Screenshot by CNETThe yellow words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is tied. The four answers are drawn, equal, even and level.The green words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is synonyms for game. The four answers are contest, fixture, match and tie.The blue words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is top four picks in the LeBron draft (2003). The four answers are Anthony, Bosh, James and Milicic.The purple words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is Chris ____. The four answers are Evert, Godwin, Paul and Pronger.

Marvel Rivals director promises a "Marvel-inspired approach" to game balance as new heroes arrive"No role queue will lead to a richer gaming experience."Image credit: NetEase / Marvel News by Ed Nightingale Deputy News Editor Published on Jan. 15, 2025 NetEase has confirmed Marvel Rivals will receive a new hero every month and a half, but won't be adding enforced roles.Speaking to Metro, game director Guangyun Chen was asked about the cadence of heroes joining the game."Every season we'll be rolling out fresh seasonal stories, new maps, and new heroes," said Chen. "We'll actually be breaking down each season into two halves. The length of one season is three months. And for each half of the season, we will introduce a new hero. We just eventually want to continue to enhance the experience, and, you know, keep everyone excited in our community."Season 1: Eternal Night Falls Official Trailer | Marvel RivalsWatch on YouTubeChen also discussed why the team has not included enforced role lock - setting a limit on what class types can be in a team, for a balanced spread of healers, tanks, attackers - which is something the community wishes to change.It appears the team won't be altering this, but will instead provide new possibilities with the team-up mechanic."At its core, it's really about the game balance," said Chen. "So, what we want to offer is more line-up or more team comp possibilities through our hero design and our team-up mechanic. So, we'll be taking a little bit more of a Marvel-inspired approach."It's all about giving the players the freedom to experiment and find their unique strategies, as we've seen in many games and streams. Post-launch, people have been exploring an indefinite amount of team compositions, and we're excited about what's coming, we believe no role queue will lead to a richer gaming experience for everyone."Game balance will also continue to be scrutinised. Season One has brought a number of balance changes to nerf some of the most popular characters, as NetEase has released a Hero Hot List to show the most frequently chosen heroes."After the launch, we've been keeping a close eye on the game's environment and balance," said Chen. "Moving forward, we will be looking at hero pick rates and win rates in different scenarios. Once we have some more detailed analysis and through thoughtful consideration, we'll definitely make necessary balances and adjustments."It's all about creating a good experience for our players. It hasn't been that long since our launch, so we're going to continue to monitor everything and make sure everything feels right."The hero shooter's first season also briefly put an end to mods on PC, to prevent custom skins, FPS boosts and potential cheats. However, modders quickly found a way to use them once again.

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NAILSWORTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Kevin Long of Birmingham City celebrates with teammate Krystian ... [+] Bielik after scoring the team's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Forest Green Rovers and Birmingham City at The New Lawn on January 17, 2023 in Nailsworth, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe worlds original league soccer competition, the English Football League, has redeveloped its Green Clubs environmental sustainability scheme. Bi-seasonal assessments will be rolled out and clubs now have the ability to achieve bronze, silver and gold status.What Is Green Clubs?EFL Green Clubs is a league-wide voluntary scheme that supports soccer clubs in England to improve their environmental practices and operations. It offers training and support for clubs as they develop green practices in areas such as purchasing, staff engagement and measuring their carbon footprint. The scheme is delivered in partnership with GreenCode, an environmental accreditation organisation owned by environmentalist and soccer club chairman, Dale Vince OBE.Of the 72 member clubs in the EFL, 38 are signed up to Green Clubs, which initially launched in 2021. The new inclusion of bronze, silver and gold status will require clubs to reach a minimum number of points for each level, and have certain specific measures in place. Examples include a published environmental policy, a baseline carbon footprint, setting targets and having a director or board member responsible for environmental sustainability.Wycombe Wanderers soccer player David Wheeler believes the beautiful game can can play a big part in creating positive action around climate change, saying Clubs are hugely influential within their local communities which is why it is fantastic to see the EFL develop and expand its Green Clubs Scheme.A clear roadmap for EFL clubs and more opportunity to celebrate the work being done to reduce their environmental impact is what director of equality, diversity and inclusion, David McArdle, hopes the improved scheme will achieve. By championing the achievements of this seasons participating clubs, we want to encourage further environmental action across the League. he said.MORE FOR YOUWhy Does Soccer Need Environmental Standards?Over the next 30 years, climate hazards such as flooding, storms and heatwaves pose an increasing threat to soccer grounds in England, according to climate modelling. In September 2024, EFL League Two side AFC Wimbledon saw 100,000 litres of water collapse their pitch and flood their concourses, when a nearby river broke its banks from a months worth of rain that fell in a number of hours.LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 24: An aerial view shows a sinkhole that has appeared on the AFC ... [+] Wimbledon football pitch after heavy rain on September 24, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. There was widespread travel disruption and damage to properties after Monday's heavy rains and flash flooding in parts of the country. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)Getty ImagesSoccer players have previous spoken out about the impact of climate change on playing conditions during their careers and the need for the soccer industry to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.Green Clubs is voluntary but shows an evolution towards increased ambition and transparency through training and accreditation. Other soccer leagues in Europe have rolled out voluntary and mandatory environmental sustainability criteria for their clubs in recent years.In 2021, Germanys DFL Deutsche Fuball Liga were the first soccer league globally to incorporate mandatory environmental sustainability criteria into licensing for Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. Premier League clubs agreed to a minimum mandatory standard of environmental commitment in 2024. In Spain, La Ligas Environmental Fair Play project has created a knowledge platform and hosts challenges to develop innovative solutions.

keepin' it real Up close and personal with the stag beetle in A Real Bugs Life S2 It's just one of the many fascinating insect species featured in the second season of this NatGeo docuseries. Jennifer Ouellette Jan 14, 2025 1:43 pm | 7 A female giant stag beetle Credit: National Geographic/Darlyne A. Murawski A female giant stag beetle Credit: National Geographic/Darlyne A. Murawski Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreA plucky male American stag beetle thinks he's found a mate on a rotting old tree stumpand then realizes there's another male eager to make the same conquest. The two beetles face off in battle, until the first manages to get enough leverage to toss his romantic rival off the stump in a deft display of insect jujitsu. It's the first time this mating behavior has been captured on film, and the stag beetle is just one of the many fascinating insects featured in the second season of A Real Bug's Life, a National Geographic docuseries narrated by Awkwafina.The genesis for the docuseries lies in a past rumored sequel to Pixar's 1998 animated film A Bug's Life, which celebrated its 25th anniversary two years ago. That inspired producer Bill Markham, among others, to pitch a documentary series on a real bug's life to National Geographic. "It was the quickest commission ever," Markham told Ars last year. "It was such a good idea, to film bugs in an entertaining family way with Pixar sensibilities." And thanks to the advent of new technologiesphotogrammetry, probe and microscope lenses, racing drones, ultra-high-speed cameraplus a handful of skilled "bug wranglers," the team was able to capture the bug's-eye view of the world beautifully.As with the Pixar film, the bugs (and adjacent creatures) are the main characters here, from cockroaches, monarch butterflies, and praying mantises to bees, spiders, and even hermit crabs. The 10 episodes, across two seasons, tell their stories as they struggle to survive in their respective habitats, capturing entire ecosystems in the process: city streets, a farm, the rainforest, a Texas backyard, and the African savannah, for example. Highlights from S1 included the first footage of cockroach egg casings hatching; wrangling army ants on location in a Costa Rica rainforest; and the harrowing adventures of a tiny jumping spider navigating the mean streets of New York City.Looking for love A luna moth perched on a twig. National Geographic/Nathan Small A luna moth perched on a twig. National Geographic/Nathan Small Common eastern fireflies light the forest at twilight. National Geographic/Stephen Alvarez Common eastern fireflies light the forest at twilight. National Geographic/Stephen Alvarez A glowing firefly flying through the forest at night. National Geographic A glowing firefly flying through the forest at night. National Geographic Common eastern fireflies light the forest at twilight. National Geographic/Stephen Alvarez A glowing firefly flying through the forest at night. National Geographic A luna moth stands on a stag beetle's horn. National Geographic A luna moth escapes from a mouse. National Geographic A periodical cicada on a tree. National Geographic/Mark Payne-Gill S2 takes viewers to Malaysia's tropical beaches, the wetlands of Derbyshire in England, and the forests of Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. Among the footage highlights: Malaysian tiger beetles, who can run so fast they temporarily are unable to see; a young female hermit crab's hunt for a bigger shell; and tiny peacock spiders hatching Down Under. There is also a special behind-the-scenes look for those viewers keen to learn more about how the episodes were filmed, involving 130 different species across six continents. Per the official synopsis:A Real Bug's Life is back for a thrilling second season thats bolder than ever. Now, thanks to new cutting-edge filming technology, we are able to follow the incredible stories of the tiny heroes living in this hidden world, from the fast-legged tiger beetle escaping the heat of Borneos beaches to the magical metamorphosis of a damselfly on a British pond to the Smoky Mountain luna moth whose quest is to grow wings, find love and pass on his genes all in one short night. Join our witty guide, Awkwafina, on new bug journeys full of more mind-blowing behaviors and larger-than-life characters.Entomologist Michael Carr, an environmental compliance officer for Santa Fe County in New Mexico, served as a field consultant for the "Love in the Forest" episode, which focuses on the hunt for mates by a luna moth, a firefly, and an American stag beetle. The latter species is Carr's specialty, ever since he worked at the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History and realized the beetles flourished near where he grew up in Virginia. Since stag beetles are something of a niche species, NatGeo naturally tapped Carr as its field expert to help them find and film the insects in the Smoky Mountains. To do so, Carr set up a mercury vapor lamp on a tripod"old style warehouse lights that take a little time to charge up," which just happen to emit frequencies of light that attract different insect species.Behind the scenes Beetle expert Michael Carr and shooting researcher Katherine Hannaford film a stag beetle at night. National Geographic/Tom Oldridge Beetle expert Michael Carr and shooting researcher Katherine Hannaford film a stag beetle at night. National Geographic/Tom Oldridge Assistant producer Euan McDonald Smith works out film logistics. National Geographic/Ben Cherry Assistant producer Euan McDonald Smith works out film logistics. National Geographic/Ben Cherry Animal wrangler Janice Smith works with a luna moth. National Geographic/Tom Oldridge Animal wrangler Janice Smith works with a luna moth. National Geographic/Tom Oldridge Assistant producer Euan McDonald Smith works out film logistics. National Geographic/Ben Cherry Animal wrangler Janice Smith works with a luna moth. National Geographic/Tom Oldridge McDonald Smith holds a slug on set. National Geographic/Tom Oldridge Shooting researcher Oliver Halsey and McDonald Smith look at a screen during a studio shoot. National Geographic/Tom Oldridge Stag beetles are saprocylic insects, according to Carr, so they seek out decaying wood and fungal communities. Males can fly as high as 30 feet to reach tree canopies, while the females can dig down to between 1 and 3 meters to lay their eggs in wood. Much of the stag beetle's lifecycle is spent underground as a white grub molting into larger and larger forms before hatching in two to three years during the summer. Once their exoskeletons harden, they fly off to find mates and reproduce as quickly as possible. And if another male happens to get in their way, they're quite prepared to do battle to win at love.Stag beetles might be his specialty, but Carr found the fireflies also featured in that episode to be a particular highlight. "I grew up in rural Virginia," Carr told Ars. "There was always fireflies, but I'd never seen anything like that until I was there on site. I did not realize, even though I'd grown up in the woods surrounded by fireflies, that, 'Oh, the ones that are twinkling at the top, that's one species. The ones in the middle that are doing a soft glow, that's a different species.'"And Carr was as surprised and fascinated as any newbie to learn about the "femme fatale" firefly: a species in which the female mimics the blinking patterns of other species of firefly, luring unsuspecting males to their deaths. The footage captured by the NatGeo crew includes a hair-raising segment where this femme fatale opts not to wait for her prey to come to her. A tasty male firefly has been caught in a spider's web, and our daring, hungry lady flies right into the web to steal the prey: A femme fatale firefly steals prey from a rival spider's web. Many people have a natural aversion to insects; Carr hopes that inventive docuseries like A Real Bug's Life can help counter those negative perceptions by featuring some lesser-loved insects in anthropomorphized narrativeslike the cockroaches and fire ants featured in S1. "[The series] did an amazing job of showing how something at that scale lives its life, and how that's almost got a parallel to how we can live our life," he said. "When you can get your mindset down to such a small scale and not just see them as moving dots on the ground and you see their eyes and you see how they move and how they behave and how they interact with each other, you get a little bit more appreciation for ants as a living organism.""By showcasing some of the bigger interesting insects like the femme fatale firefly or the big chivalrous stag beetle fighting over each other, or the dung beetle getting stomped by an elephantthose are some pretty amazing just examples of the biodiversity and breadth of insect life," said Carr. "People don't need to love insects. If they can, just, have some new modicum of respect, that's good enough to change perspectives."The second season of A Real Bug's Life premieres on January 15, 2025, on Disney+.Jennifer OuelletteSenior WriterJennifer OuelletteSenior Writer Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series. Jennifer lives in Baltimore with her spouse, physicist Sean M. Carroll, and their two cats, Ariel and Caliban. 7 Comments

Will Elon Musk post more than 400 tweets this week? More than 800? Estimate correctly and you could wind up with a nice chunk of cash if you were to back your opinion by buying shares on Polymarket.The sometimes controversial Polymarket is one of the internets prediction markets. Thats a fancy and fairly sophisticated way to put your money where your mouth is when you feel the urge to state an opinion on the internet. Even if your opinion is Ill bet Musk tweets more than 400 times this week.Indeed, the Musk tweeting market on the site is so active that its been given a top-level site link and repeats weekly. This weeks market, which ends on January 17, has already done over $1.9 million in trading volume and it routinely hits more than $1 million. Thats not to say youd win that much money. Your payout would depend on how many shares you bought should your tweet-volume guess prove true. (Polymarket did not respond to our request for comment on how much money this market has paid out.)Polymarkets Elon tweet prediction market.Image Credits:PolymarketSite records show its been a weekly market since at least June. And theres a second one where users can bet on the number of tweets ranging between 300 and 550+ in 25-tweet increments.The discussions on the market get serious, too, sounding somewhat like horse track gamblers talking about their pick of ponies. For instance, on Tuesday, user Rogu analyzed: Current tweets per day is at 50, on pace to hit 350. To get to 400+ hed need to average more than 65 per day for the remaining time. While that is a fair bit more, its not *that* much. With the upcoming Starship test flight he might be tweeting a bit more than these past few days.Rogu is referring to SpaceXs Starship Flight 7 launch, which is scheduled for January 15.The Polymarket Elon Musk tweets market volume in a given week.Image Credits:PolymarketPolymarkets main competitor, Kalshi, also has an Elon Musk top-level link, but it links to all sorts of wanna-bet type opinions on Musk, ranging from what his roles might be in the new administration to guesses about his future net worth. (People can no doubt bet or buy shares on those things on Polymarket, too.)But how much time Musk will spend on his favorite, personally owned social media site has been an ongoing favorite. And it has to be one of the silliest yet entertaining ways people spend their money on the internet.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 03: UFC president Dana White is seen on stage during the UFC 272 press ... [+] conference on March 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCUFC 312 has taken a hit.The flyweight fight between Rei Tsuruya and Stewart Nicoll that was scheduled to take place on the prelims is off, and per Marcel Dorff of Tapology, there wont be any replacements added to fill the spot.Nicoll was forced to pull out of the fight due to an injury.LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 29: Rei Tsuruya of Japan reacts after his victory against Carlos Hernandez ... [+] in a flyweight fight during the UFC 303 event at T-Mobile Arena on June 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesThe fight was set to give fans an opportunity to see Tsuruya, a 22-year-old Japanese prospect, in action on a large stage. He holds a perfect 10-0 record as a professional and is 1-0 since earning a contract with the UFC.UFC President Dana White and Co. are probably being careful and intentional about Tsuruyas matchups early in his career. The UFC wants to establish a footprint in Japan and they know they will need stars from the region to help make that happen.Nicoll, a local product from Redcliffe, Queensland, lost his UFC debut to Jesus Aguilar in August 2024 at UFC 305.PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Stewart Nicoll poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on ... [+] August 15, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesMORE FOR YOUNicolls opportunity to bounce back will have to happen at a later date.The two title fights scheduled for UFC 312 are still happening. Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight title against Sean Strickland in a rematch.In the co-main event, UFC strawweight champion Weili Zhang will defend her title against Tatiana Suarez.Here is an updated look at the card scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 8, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.(c) Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland UFC Middleweight Championship(c) Weili Zhang vs. Tatiana Suarez UFC Womens StrawweightQuinn Salkilld vs. Anshul Jubli LightweightTallison Teixeira vs. Justin Tafa HeavyweightTom Nolan vs. Viacheslav Borshchev LightweightJack Jenkins vs. Gabriel Santos FeatherweightCody Haddon vs. Aleksandre Topuria BantamweightCong Wang vs. Bruna Brasil FlyweightJimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato Light HeavyweightKody Steele vs. Rongzhu LightweightKevin Jousset vs. Jonathan Micallef WelterweightJake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado WelterweightHyun Sung Park vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel FlyweightWhats Next For the UFC?LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 06: (L-R) Opponents Umar Nurmagomedov of Russia and Merab Dvalishvili ... [+] of Georgia face off during the UFC 311 press conference at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 06, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCBefore the UFC makes its way Down Under, the promotion will stop in Inglewood, California, for UFC 311 on Saturday, January 18.Like UFC 312, the event at the Intuit Dome will feature two world championship bouts. Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight championship against Arman Tsarukyan.In the co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili will defend his UFC bantamweight title against Umar Nurmagomedov.Here is a look at the complete card and viewing information.UFC 311 Main Card (10PM ET and ESPN+ Pay-Per-View)Lightweight Title Bout: Islam Makhachev (Champion) vs. (1) Arman TsarukyanBantamweight Title Bout: Merab Dvalishvili (Champion) vs. (2) Umar NurmagomedovLightweight Bout: (9) Beneil Dariush vs. (10) Renato MoicanoLight Heavyweight Bout: (2) Ji Prochzka vs. (3) Jamahal HillMiddleweight Bout: Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de RidderUFC 311 Preliminary Card (8PM ET on ESPNEWS & ESPN+)Light Heavyweight Bout: (13) Bogdan Guskov vs. Billy ElekanaBantamweight Bout: Payton Talbott vs. Raoni BarcelosHeavyweight Bout: (6) Jailton Almeida vs. (7) Serghei SpivacMiddleweight Bout: Zach Reese vs. Azamat BekoevUFC 311 Early Preliminary Card (6PM ET on UFC Fight Pass and ESPN+)Lightweight Bout: Grant Dawson vs. Diego FerreiraWomens Bantamweight Bout: Karol Rosa vs. Ailn PrezBantamweight Bout: Rinya Nakamura vs. Muin GafurovBantamweight Bout: Ricky Turcios vs. Benardo SopajFlyweight Bout: (11) Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Clayton Carpenter