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UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis

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10.04.2023 | 3:02 PM ET

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UFC 297
  • Saturday 01.20.2024 at 06:30 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz, Daniel Cormier
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $7,898,695
  • Attendance: 18,559
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Dricus Du Plessis   defeats   Sean Strickland   via Decision, Split   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Raquel Pennington   defeats   Mayra Bueno Silva   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Neil Magny   defeats   Mike Malott   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   4:45 Round 3 of 3, 14:45 Total Bout Page
Chris Curtis   defeats   Marc-André Barriault   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Movsar Evloev   defeats   Arnold Allen   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Garrett Armfield   defeats   Brad Katona   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Sean Woodson   defeats   Charles Jourdain   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ramon Taveras   defeats   Serhiy Sidey   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Gillian Robertson   defeats   Polyana Viana   via KO/TKO, Ground Strikes From Back Mount   3:12 Round 2 of 3, 8:12 Total Bout Page
Sam Patterson   defeats   Yohan Lainesse   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   2:03 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Jasmine Jasudavicius   defeats   Priscila Cachoeira   via Submission, D'arce Choke   4:21 Round 3 of 3, 14:21 Total Bout Page
Jimmy Flick   defeats   Malcolm Gordon   via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke   1:17 Round 2 of 3, 6:17 Total Bout Page

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Joshjeffords
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11.06.2023 | 3:10 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 444th

That fight is insane I can see it playing out same way Bobby Knuckles did.

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Calfoth
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11.06.2023 | 5:10 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 215 Points   |   Tied for 4407th

Ariel should be lambasted for making up fake news

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CowboyKurt
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11.06.2023 | 5:29 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points   |   Tied for 3176th

Gonna go with Dricus winning 

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11.06.2023 | 5:30 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points   |   Tied for 1737th

He was always trying to be controversial - trying to make things up, so to draw more attention on him and his shows... !

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GoatChael
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11.06.2023 | 5:56 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 1132nd

Sean vs Dricus is a difficult fight to predict as both of them fight very unconventional. I could see Strickland shutting down Dricus‘ striking as he has great defence and he might get taken down a few times but be able to stand up quick as he usually does. So I think Strickland could win a decision taking especially the later rounds of the fight. I can‘t count Du Plessis out though as he proved me wrong every single time and after defeating Whittaker like he did it‘s hard to bet against him.
ExpertAnalyst
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11.06.2023 | 6:17 PM ET

Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 1132nd

I am happy to see UFC did the right thing and gave the title shot to Dricus!
Mothswords
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11.06.2023 | 7:30 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 370 Points   |   Tied for 1102nd

I can't wait until Strickland roasts Canada at the press conference 
2023.11.06 7:57 PM ET

bout status update

Makhachev vs. Oliveira II Changed from Rumored to Fizzled
2023.11.06 7:57 PM ET

bout announced

Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
Latrel Dog
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11.06.2023 | 8:27 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points   |   Tied for 2566th

Strickland vs. Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis, TKO, R3
LFG Dricus ! I'm done doubting this man. I really like Sean's personality, but I'll root for Dricus. I think he has a great chance to rack up some title defenses in this division, but it won't be an easy task.

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11.06.2023 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 1132nd

Yes! No immediate rematch for the dog molester!

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el222
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11.06.2023 | 10:35 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 385 Points   |   Tied for 920th

Strickland vs. Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis, SUB, R2
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el222
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11.06.2023 | 10:39 PM ET

CrimsonChin

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 385 Points   |   Tied for 920th




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11.06.2023 | 10:49 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 1132nd




@el222 
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11.06.2023 | 11:23 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 230 Points   |   Tied for 4033rd

Gotta get fights for Jourdain, Nelson, and Zahabi on here
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11.07.2023 | 12:24 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 1132nd

Perfect matchups would be 

- Onama vs Kyle Nelson

- Jourdain vs BillyQ

-Zahabi vs Christian Rodriguez 

(If CRod is no longer allowed at 135.) 

*Than Miles John or Julio Arce would be great for Zahabi.


* Edited at 11.07.2023, 12:25 AM ET *

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11.07.2023 | 1:18 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points   |   Tied for 4085th

Strickland vs. Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis, SUB, R2
As a South African watching a fighter come up regionally, winning the EFC, going across the world to fight a monster in KSW, make it to the UFC, get in the rankings, beat some solid names then go on and KO Whittaker and see your country being represented on the world stage I cannot feel any prouder.

Dont mean to sound bitter but I have always been envious of other countries you have so many well-trained fighters and yet some of their own still choose to **** on them. I never thought that was cool instead I wished we had a fighter that could compete on the world stage in MMA. We now have one and I'm riding this bandwagon till the wheels fall off and the mf in Bellator fighting a 10-7 former XYZ regional champion.

No analysis just straight biases. I am sorry I don't do this often but I am backing my boi till the end.

Let's go still knocks

Hulle Weet nie wat ons weet nie



* Edited at 11.07.2023, 1:18 AM ET *

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11.07.2023 | 2:14 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 362nd

Imagine a year ago, someone told you Strickland vs Dricus is the middleweight title fights 

MMA is the best sport ever 

"Quack quack quack"

Joshjeffords
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11.07.2023 | 3:13 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 444th

Id have called you carzay

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11.07.2023 | 3:56 AM ET

Raquel Pennington??

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 314th

Why not "THE VENEZUELAN VIXEN"? I don't understand White's mind...
I think Raquel Pennington vs Mayra Bueno Silva will become a miss match. Because Mayra Bueno Silva can win too easily in the ground.
GoatChael
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11.07.2023 | 4:22 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 1132nd

@sun1420 
she is injured right now and wants to fight the winner
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11.07.2023 | 4:24 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 380 Points   |   Tied for 926th

@sun1420 


Juliana had her run with the title, it's way past time that Raquel Pennington get her shot at the belt.

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