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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 24
01.16.2024 | 5:09 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 4085th
Arnold Allen, DEC
Definitely going the distance, could go either way. I like Allen’s pace, pressure and volume on the feet against Holloway - if the judges go off damage and output, Allen takes it 29-28.
Katona vs. Armfield
Brad Katona, DEC
Katona is pretty underrated and ought to win this, unless he wants to be cut again.
Jourdain vs. Woodson
Charles Jourdain, SUB, R3
Should be a lock. Woodson will struggle under Jourdain’s pressure. Another win for the home crowd
Sidey vs. Taveras II
Serhiy Sidey, TKO, R1
Honestly could go either way. Won’t go the distance.
Robertson vs. Viana
Gillian Robertson, DEC
Robertson is marginally better, and will stick to a wrestling gameplan that ought to work against Polyana.
Lainesse vs. Patterson
Yohan Lainesse, TKO, R2
Patterson might look good early on, but sadly is simply too chinny. Especially up at welterweight…
Jasudavicius vs. Cachoeira
Jasmine Jasudavicius, DEC
Jasmine is better, obviously.
Gordon vs. Flick
Malcolm Gordon, SUB, R2
Competitive. Flick has looked terrible recently, and Gordon’s losses have come against semi-decent competition. Probably a finish, probably by Gordon.
"Stop Hyping Mid."
01.16.2024 | 5:15 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 1271st
Dricus Du Plessis, TKO, R2
I think Sean's defense won't matter too much when Du Plessis just charges forward like a berserker. Du Plessis doesn't have that Adesanya pitter-patter style
Allen vs. Evloev
Movsar Evloev, DEC
Evloev is a decision master
"We fall, but we get up because the ground is no place for a champion." - Dustin Poirier
01.16.2024 | 5:45 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2566th
Gillian Robertson, SUB, R2
Not super confident in this pick, but if Lucindo can sub Viana, then Robertson should be able to as well.
Lainesse vs. Patterson
Yohan Lainesse, TKO, R2
Battle of the cans. Lainesse sucks, but Patterson is too chinny to trust. Lainesse gets the finish here.
Jasudavicius vs. Cachoeira
Jasmine Jasudavicius, DEC
Jasudavicius has already fought and beat tougher opponents. Kind of odd matchmaking and an easy pick here. Priscila always has a puncher's chance, but that's not likely.
Gordon vs. Flick
Malcolm Gordon, TKO, R1
BJJ nerd gets smashed. Flick has been ground and pounded out in both of his fights since making his return. Same thing happens here.
"My balls was hot"
01.16.2024 | 6:18 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 430 Points | Tied for 444th
Dricus Du Plessis, TKO, R2
Sean's defense is elite but I think DDP is too unorthodox for normal fundamentals to work the same way as they did against Izzy. If Sean survives the first 2 rounds I like him to win a decision but I think DDP's pressure is going to be way too much for him to handle.
Pennington vs. Bueno Silva
Mayra Bueno Silva, SUB, R3
I don't love Pennington's inactivity and age, if this goes the distance she probably wins it but I think that MBS is going for the finish from the very beginning and will find it sooner rather than later
Magny vs. Malott
Mike Malott, SUB, R2
I like Neal but recently he can only win fights against snoozefest point fighters who don't push the pace at all. Malott goes out to take heads when he fights and his pace should overwhelm Neal.
Curtis vs. Barriault
Chris Curtis, TKO, R3
Great matchmaking. I think Powerbar has a very legit chance to steal the first two rounds and win a dec but Curtis' experience should allow him to prevent that and grab the win in the later rounds.
Allen vs. Evloev
Movsar Evloev, DEC
FOTN candidate, I think Movsar deserves a shot at Volk if he wins this and Volk beats Topuria. I see Movsar doing just enough to win a tight decision, his last fight was close not because he is bad/a fraud but because Diego Lopes is a legit mf beast that we all slept on
Katona vs. Armfield
Brad Katona, DEC
30-27
Jourdain vs. Woodson
Sean Woodson, DEC
29-28 regardless of who wins imo good matchmaking
Sidey vs. Taveras II
Serhiy Sidey, TKO, R1
This happened 4 months ago like why bruh
Robertson vs. Viana
Gillian Robertson, SUB, R2
Home field advantage rahhhhhh
Lainesse vs. Patterson
Yohan Lainesse, TKO, R2
I can't trust a guy who got 1 punch killed at LW moving up, but Lainesse is also pretty awful so this is basically a coinflip
Jasudavicius vs. Cachoeira
Jasmine Jasudavicius, DEC
Home field advantage 30-27
Gordon vs. Flick
Jimmy Flick, SUB, R1
I'm not ready to give up on Jimmy just yet, I think he has just enough in the tank to get the job done here. However if this goes to a decision Gordon prob wins pretty easily.
* Edited at 01.16.2024, 6:20 PM ET *
01.16.2024 | 7:08 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 739th
Dricus Du Plessis, TKO, R2
“here’s the ****** thing you guys” i think dricus (with a now functioning nose) will not have cardio issues and will make mr. america fight off the back foot, which he is not particularly good at (was getting pieced by abus in the same situation). won’t get into emotions but i also believe that favors DDP
Pennington vs. Bueno Silva
Mayra Bueno Silva, DEC
rocky has way better fundamentals but that’ll only take you so far in the fight game. silva has pop and solid grappling and i feel like that’s all she needs to edge a close decision
Magny vs. Malott
Mike Malott, SUB, R3
magny is a great gatekeeper but i just feel like his time is finally up as that gatekeeper. his mileage is ramping up and im very high on the skills of mike. either a late submission or a dominant decision for the canadian sensation
Allen vs. Evloev
Movsar Evloev, DEC
hardest fight on the card for me but i think evloev striking has evolved enough to at least keep up with allen on the feet which will set up his entries. I expect a close decision with arnold dealing good damage.
Jourdain vs. Woodson
Charles Jourdain, DEC
woodson’s defense is mediocre at best and i trust in jourdain to close the distance and get it done.
Lainesse vs. Patterson
Yohan Lainesse, KO, R2
yohan has very solid pop and patterson is a big fan of leaving his chin on a silver platter (an english specialty!).
Gordon vs. Flick
Jimmy Flick, SUB, R2
malcoms takedown defense is not up to par. i like flicks grappling even though his stand up is a treasure trove of garbage
* Edited at 01.16.2024, 7:22 PM ET *
"4 days notice i was ******* drinking beer and eating steaks in brazil"
01.16.2024 | 7:32 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 1370th
Dricus Du Plessis, TKO
I don’t want Du Plessis to win but I think he might
01.16.2024 | 8:26 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 705th
01.17.2024 | 1:31 AM ET
Sam Patterson
"Im the Best there is, The best there was, and The Best there ever will be!"
01.17.2024 | 4:03 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 362nd
Don’t think I ever seen a co-main fighter not promoted on embedded especially when they’re about a 50-50 chance she bbecome champ
* Edited at 01.17.2024, 5:38 AM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
01.17.2024 | 6:03 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 2338th
Dricus Du Plessis, DEC
1/3
Magny vs. Malott
Mike Malott, DEC
3/3
Curtis vs. Barriault
Chris Curtis
3/3
Allen vs. Evloev
Movsar Evloev, DEC
2/3
Katona vs. Armfield
Brad Katona, DEC
2/3
Jourdain vs. Woodson
Charles Jourdain, DEC
3/3
Sidey vs. Taveras II
Serhiy Sidey, DEC
1/3
Robertson vs. Viana
Gillian Robertson, DEC
2/3
Lainesse vs. Patterson
Yohan Lainesse, DEC
2/3
Jasudavicius vs. Cachoeira
Jasmine Jasudavicius, DEC
3/3
Gordon vs. Flick
Jimmy Flick, DEC
3/3
01.17.2024 | 7:31 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 1994th
Strickland KO/TKO Round 4
Bueno Silva Decision
Malott Submission Round 3
Curtis KO/TKO Round 2
Evloev Decision
Armfield Decision
Jourdain Submission Round 3
Sidey Submission Round 3
Robertson Submission Round 2
Lainesse KO/TKO Round 1
Jasudavicius Decision
Gordon Decision
"You Miss Every Shot You Dont Take"
01.17.2024 | 7:31 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 215 Points | Tied for 4407th
01.17.2024 | 9:44 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
01.17.2024 | 9:48 AM ET
Sean Strickland
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 3783rd
"A dog that ****s quick, don't **** long"
01.17.2024 | 9:58 AM ET
@zack
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
01.17.2024 | 10:01 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 370 Points | Tied for 1102nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.17.2024 | 10:29 AM ET
@mezzor
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 3783rd
01.17.2024 | 10:48 AM ET
@ayy
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
01.17.2024 | 11:02 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
It would actually be very interesting if DDP decided to try grapple more in this fight. It's without question the most under-rated part of his game.
01.17.2024 | 11:13 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 3618th
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