Get ready for an explosive night of fights as Sean Strickland defends his middleweight title against Dricus du Plessis in the main event of UFC 297. Follow along for live updates and coverage of the entire main card.
Event | UFC 297 |
---|---|
Main Event | Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis |
Co-Main Event | Raquel Pennington vs Mayra Bueno Silva |
Sean Strickland shocked the world by winning the middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. Now, he looks to defend his throne for the first time against the dangerous du Plessis. In the co-main event, Pennington and Bueno Silva will battle it out for the vacant women’s bantamweight title. Stay tuned for live updates and coverage of the entire main card.
Strickland vs du Plessis: Middleweight Title Fight
The highly anticipated UFC 297 is set to kick off the year with a bang as Sean Strickland defends his middleweight title against the formidable Dricus du Plessis. Taking place in Toronto, Canada, this pay-per-view event promises to deliver an action-packed night of fights.
Strickland’s Unbelievable Victory
In a shocking upset, Sean Strickland claimed the middleweight title by defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. The victory showcased Strickland’s skill and determination as he dismantled the longtime champion. Now, he looks to defend his throne for the first time against the dangerous du Plessis.
du Plessis’ Quest for History
Dricus du Plessis aims to make history by becoming the first South African UFC champion. With an impressive eight-fight win streak and an undefeated record in the UFC, du Plessis poses a significant threat to Strickland’s reign. The stage is set for an epic battle between these two middleweight warriors.
Co-Main Event: Women’s Bantamweight Title
In addition to the highly anticipated main event, UFC 297 features a co-main event for the vacant women’s bantamweight title. Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva will face off in a thrilling matchup that is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Stay tuned for live updates and coverage of the entire main card, starting at 10 p.m. ET.