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