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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 31
01.19.2024 | 4:44 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2566th
"My balls was hot"
01.19.2024 | 4:59 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 281st
Malcolm Gordon, TKO, R2
Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Priscila Cachoeira
Jasmine Jasudavicius, DEC
Yohan Lainesse vs. Sam Patterson
Sam Patterson, SUB, R2
Gillian Robertson vs. Polyana Viana
Gillian Robertson, SUB, R2
Serhiy Sidey vs. Ramon Taveras
Ramon Taveras, TKO, R2
Charles Jourdain vs. Sean Woodson
Charles Jourdain, DEC
Brad Katona vs. Garrett Armfield
Garrett Armfield, DEC
Movsar Evloev vs. Arnold Allen
Movsar Evloev, DEC
Chris Curtis vs Marc-André Barriault
Chris Curtis, DEC
Mike Malott vs. Neil Magny
Mike Malott, SUB, R1
Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Raquel Pennington
Mayra Bueno Silva, SUB, R3
Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis
Sean Strickland, TKO, R4.
01.19.2024 | 5:00 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 281st
01.19.2024 | 5:27 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 305 Points | Tied for 2175th
Sean Strickland, TKO, R4
While I'm kind of hoping for a DDP win here, I feel like Strickland takes this. While DDP is likely the more strategic and dynamic fighter, I can't help but feel this is a good style match up for Strickland. I still have questions about Du Plessis' gas tank while Strickland has shown he can keep a pace for five rounds. Du Plessis will likely have his moments, but I think Strickland is going to pressure him back, keep him on the end of his 1-2s (similar to the Till fight in R2) and his teep (Which has been used against DDP effectively before). Interested to see the grappling exchanges, but Strickland has underrated grappling imo. Also, Eblen in his camp makes me more confident in his chances there. I think Strickland is ultimately going to wear out Du Plessis and take over after the first two rounds. Should be an interesting fight.
Pennington vs. Bueno Silva
Mayra Bueno Silva, SUB, R3
Rocky has a good shot, but I like how aggressive MBS can be on the feet. She's also young and hungry, I think she takes this.
Magny vs. Malott
Mike Malott, TKO, R2
Honestly, not super high on Malott yet. He seems skilled but also his last three opponents have been Mickey Gall, Yohan Lainesse, and Adam Fugitt - not great competition. But, Magny is aging now, and there is a clear roadmap to beat him through leg kicks and pressure. Hopefully Malott watched tape on him.
Allen vs. Evloev
Movsar Evloev, DEC
I really rate Allen, but Evloev's wrestling is absolutely elite. I think this may be a frustrating fight for Allen with Evloev constantly chasing the body lock and taking a decision.
01.19.2024 | 5:50 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 1401st
Sean Strickland, TKO, R4
Strickland has a much more conducive pace for five round fights and even if Du Plessis has better cardio now I still think Sean can outlast and drown him in the later rounds.
Pennington vs. Bueno Silva
Mayra Bueno Silva, SUB, R2
I don't give a **** about this fight if I'm being perfectly honest
Magny vs. Malott
Mike Malott, SUB, R2
Magny's a journeyman now but I will say that it's gonna be stupidly difficult for Malott to get into range with a seven inch reach disadvantage. I'd not be surprised by an upset thanks in part to that factor/
Curtis vs. Barriault
Chris Curtis, TKO, R2
Despite his somewhat shakier record compared to some, Curtis is a ******* animal and I will not be surprised at all when Barriault likely gets sent into the shadow realm
Allen vs. Evloev
Movsar Evloev, DEC
This is a tougher one to call but I'm leaning Evloev due to his overall dominance thus far and apparent advantage on the ground.
Katona vs. Armfield
Brad Katona, DEC
Katona looked great in his last fight, rooting for him
"My goal is perfection. I will never reach perfection." - Georges St-Pierre.
01.19.2024 | 6:12 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 1554th
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
01.19.2024 | 6:36 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 6283rd
01.19.2024 | 7:11 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 1554th
Does she have eyes on her upcoming fight or somewhere else?
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
01.19.2024 | 7:32 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2566th
"Self-imposed discipline is the surest way to increase the quality of your existence. "
01.19.2024 | 7:35 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 3783rd
"Delinquent MMA"
01.19.2024 | 7:37 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
Okay? You act like Jimmy Flick isn't 1-7 on takedowns in the ufc.
Gordon also reversed Mokaev on the ground and slammed him. Promise you Flick isn't doing that.
* Edited at 01.19.2024, 7:38 PM ET *
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01.19.2024 | 7:38 PM ET
@DelinquentMMA
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 1554th
Gordon is terrible but he actually has hands and survived vs Mokaev and even got a couple of reversals and a decent sub attack of his own in rd2.
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
01.19.2024 | 7:41 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 3783rd
"Delinquent MMA"
01.19.2024 | 7:44 PM ET
@DelinquentMMA
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 1554th
Both are dog**** and completely unreliable of course.
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
01.19.2024 | 7:47 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2566th
"Self-imposed discipline is the surest way to increase the quality of your existence. "
01.19.2024 | 8:04 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 370 Points | Tied for 1102nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.19.2024 | 8:19 PM ET
@gliese58i
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 1554th
* Edited at 01.19.2024, 8:20 PM ET *
01.19.2024 | 8:22 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 1554th
01.19.2024 | 9:01 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 3435th
Jimmy Flick
Listen up, losers! Recently divorced and pissed off Jimmy Flick is a ticking time bomb of rage, fueled by his failed marriage and seething anger. Meanwhile, that old man Malcolm Gordon can't even make weight, showing he's as undisciplined as they come. Flick is a force to be reckoned with, and he's about to annihilate Gordon, who's just a washed-up relic living in the past. It's a no-brainer – Flick is the true Champion, and Gordon is a pathetic has-been.
01.19.2024 | 9:05 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 1554th
Jimmy Flick, SUB
On paper, Gordon can win this fight. He's got the better striking and the wrestling to make it a bad night for Flick, but he's so bad at fighting to his own strengths. Flick is vulnerable, but he's more durable than Gordon. Gordon is also not a particularly big KO threat, and has yet to demonstrate the distance control to keep himself out of grappling situations. If anything, Gordon has been too comfortable grappling from his back and initiating the clinch on the fence. Flick is a relentless submission guy, and I think Gordon will not be smart enough to keep himself from playing into Flick's strengths. Flick is basically the flyweight Dustin Hazelett, but less chinny. He can take a beating, and has generally only lost due to an accumulation of strikes. His first round KO loss to Johnson was debatably an early stoppage. He is constantly looking for subs and takedowns, and has scored nearly half of his finishes in rounds 2/3. Flick is flawed and one dimensional, but I don't expect Gordon to have the discipline to keep this a range striking battle. Gordon tends to rush in with his punches, and clashes into his opponent, usually leading to the clinch or a takedown. Weather it's Flick initiating the grappling or Gordon, I think Gordon will get drawn into a grappling battle, and Flick will find his neck. Flick by sub.
* Edited at 01.19.2024, 9:09 PM ET *
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