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UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis
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- 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 |
Responses Page 2
10.11.2023 | 3:35 AM ET
Goatchael
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 362nd
Give the title shot to Merab if he wants it or Sandhagen if Merab doesn’t want he fight because Sterling is a bad friend, Giving Chito the title shot is a disgrace to the sport
"Quack quack quack"
10.11.2023 | 6:57 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
Merab is definitely the most deserving but allegedly he already turned down two title fights and can't decide what to do with Aljo now either. If I was the matchmakers I'd say f that, neither of you is gonna get the shot as well. I mean Dana already questioned whether Merab even belongs into the UFC if he doesn't accept title shots.
Personally I would love to see Cory get the shot. He's on a three fight winning streak, absolutely dismantled Chito and 50-45ed Rob Font basically with one arm which is huge to me even though it wasn't the most entertaining fight. That fight would be fireworks.
10.11.2023 | 10:19 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 2265th
bout announced
Chris Curtis vs. Marc-André Barriault at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
10.13.2023 | 6:51 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
bout announced
Malcolm Gordon vs. Jimmy Flick at 127 lbs (57.6 kg)
10.15.2023 | 9:58 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
Malcolm Gordon, KO, R2
So sad how Flick has been going out lately. Dude was legitimately being looked at as a prospect after that Durden submission.
* Edited at 10.15.2023, 10:00 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
bout status update
Volkanovski vs. Topuria Changed from Fizzled to Rumored
10.19.2023 | 10:37 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 6100th
"All my picks are backed by some type of real money wager. When I bet the house - I now have two houses"
bout announced
Neil Magny vs. Mike Malott at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
10.22.2023 | 8:58 AM ET
Topuria going to bury Volkanovski
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 3783rd
* Edited at 10.22.2023, 9:33 AM ET *
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
10.23.2023 | 6:19 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 1964th
Alexander Volkanovski
I really hope volk edges this one tbh
10.24.2023 | 2:13 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 362nd
It’s the same as fighting Islam on 11 day notice, across the world. Up a weight class,
* Edited at 10.24.2023, 2:18 AM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
10.24.2023 | 4:23 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 3311th
Especially what Garry did to Magny too, these 30-26, 30-24 wasn't a good sign. Malott is much bigger danger for him than Garry was at this point now.
10.24.2023 | 8:37 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 1751st
10.27.2023 | 5:20 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 5455th
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
Volk all day, Australia’s backing you all day brother Aussie Aussie Aussie !
10.27.2023 | 6:21 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
but coming back quick against an opponent like Topuria after a shin upside the head on short notice is just a very bad decision
and we could very well see an absolute LEGEND ruin something great he has, if he goes thru with it.
* Edited at 10.27.2023, 6:21 AM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
10.27.2023 | 7:20 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 2338th
Alexander Volkanovski, TKO, R4
I'm still salty from that Ryan Hall fight, come on Volk.
"When a man lies, he murders some part of the world. These are the pale deaths which men miscall their lives. All this I cannot bear to witness any longer. Cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home?"
10.29.2023 | 4:04 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 3176th
Ilia Tourpia round 2 KO, if Volk wasn’t coming back after 3 months from a brutal round 1 head kick KO I would pick him, I think 3 months is not enough time to shake off the cobwebs.
The “35 curse” that seems to be going around is also there for Volk incase you don’t know what I’m talking about: The Record of UFC fighters over 35 years old between 125 & 170 in title fight is 2-30.
Those 2 belong to Tyron Woodley.
"Everyone Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Mouth"
10.31.2023 | 3:45 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
Think that fight has crazy potential for FOTN and as fighters they both kinda remind me of eachother.
* Edited at 10.31.2023, 3:45 AM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
10.31.2023 | 5:01 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 3618th
Ilia Topuria, TKO, R2
I hope this is just a rumor because to me this prediction goes the same way I predicted Whittaker vs Gastelum when it was originally scheduled - I think in the previous fight the champion just simply took too much head trauma and he's rushing to get back to fighting way too fast. Constant weight cutting + training camps + then really bad head trauma in a live fight so often will give anyone problems, idc if you're Khabib or Jon Jones or GSP. So with that said, I think Topuria lays it on Volk and knocks him out with something heavy. I don't think the wrestling advantage will matter because Topuria can always carry that power, so even glancing shots behind the ear might be enough, when if he had enough rest, maybe Volk wouldn't even be phased. So if Volk doesn't take enough time to recover from the Islam headkick, I think he gets knocked out. Otherwise with enough rest I give him this fight, I think then the wrestling advantage will matter, because Topuria has never been in a 5 round UFC fight, let alone a big title fight. This all hinges on Volk's commitment to recovery, because I don't care how good your skills are, taking a bomb with 4oz gloves will give anyone problems if their brain isn't right.
Edit: nvm I forgot Topuria went 5 rounds with Josh Emmett...but that's the thing, it was Josh Emmett coming off of a loss, it's not quite the experience you want heading into your first title fight imo
* Edited at 10.31.2023, 5:26 AM ET *
"🏴 No Quarter Given 🏴"
bout announced
Yohan Lainesse vs. Sam Patterson at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
11.02.2023 | 1:22 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 2905th
"What Up"
11.03.2023 | 8:00 PM ET
Finally, we're getting a Bantamweight Title Fight.
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 1889th
https://x.com/mma_orbit/status/1720581448661455050?s=20
"Keep your expectations low, and you'll never be disappointed."
11.04.2023 | 3:47 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 430 Points | Tied for 444th
Adhd or no.
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"