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UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis – Middleweight Championship and Women’s Bantamweight Title Fight

Get ready for an action-packed night of fights at UFC 297! Sean Strickland defends his middleweight championship against Dricus Du Plessis, while Raquel Pennington takes on Mayra Bueno Silva for the women’s bantamweight title. Find out all the details and how to watch the event here.

| Main Event | Middleweight Championship: Sean Strickland (28-5) vs Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) |
| Co-Main Event | Women’s Bantamweight Title: Raquel Pennington (15-8) vs Mayra Bueno Silva (10-2-1, 1 NC) |

The highly anticipated UFC 297 event is set to take place in Toronto this Saturday. The main event will feature Sean Strickland defending his middleweight championship against Dricus Du Plessis. In the co-main event, Raquel Pennington will face off against Mayra Bueno Silva for the vacant women’s bantamweight title.

UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis

The highly anticipated UFC 297 event is set to take place in Toronto this Saturday. The main event will feature Sean Strickland defending his middleweight championship against Dricus Du Plessis. In the co-main event, Raquel Pennington will face off against Mayra Bueno Silva for the vacant women’s bantamweight title.

This event promises to be an action-packed night of fights, with a stacked card that includes some of the top fighters in the world. Here’s everything you need to know about UFC 297.

Main Card

The main card will be available on ESPN+ pay-per-view starting at 10 p.m. ET. Fans can expect an exciting night of fights, with the two title bouts headlining the event.

Middleweight Championship : Sean Strickland (28-5) vs Dricus Du Plessis (20-2)

In the main event, Sean Strickland will defend his middleweight championship against Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland, who took the title from Israel Adesanya in September, will be looking to make his first successful defense. Du Plessis, on the other hand, is riding an eight-fight win streak and is determined to capture the title.

Women’s Bantamweight Title: Raquel Pennington (15-8) vs Mayra Bueno Silva (10-2-1, 1 NC)

The co-main event will feature a fight for the vacant women’s bantamweight title. Raquel Pennington, who previously challenged for the title in 2018, will be looking to secure the belt this time. Her opponent, Mayra Bueno Silva, is coming off a suspension but is unbeaten in her last four fights.

Prelims

The prelims will be available on ESPN+ starting at 8 p.m. ET. These fights will set the stage for the main card and are sure to deliver some exciting action.

Early Prelims

The early prelims will kick off the event on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. ET. These fights will showcase up-and-coming talent and are not to be missed.

Storylines and Expert Analysis

Leading up to UFC 297, there are several intriguing storylines to follow. Experts have been breaking down the top fights and offering their analysis. The fighters themselves have also been sharing their thoughts and predictions.

How to Watch

To catch all the action from UFC 297, fans can tune in to ESPN+ for the main card, prelims, and early prelims. Don’t miss out on this epic night of fights!

UFC 297 Essentials

For a comprehensive collection of all the essential information about UFC 297, including the full fight card, fighter profiles, and more, be sure to check out our complete guide.