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Ah, UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis! That was quite the event, wasn't it? It actually just took place yesterday, January 20th, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Sean Strickland successfully defended his UFC Middleweight Championship against Dricus du Plessis by a unanimous decision. It was a close fight, with both fighters exchanging hard shots throughout the five rounds. Ultimately, Strickland's superior grappling and cardio proved to be the difference.
Mayra Bueno Silva emerged as the new UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion after defeating Raquel Pennington via close split decision. Both fighters battled it out for every inch of the Octagon, showcasing impressive resilience and technical skill.
The rest of the card was also packed with exciting matchups, featuring victories for Neil Magny, Chris Curtis, Arnold Allen, and more.
## UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis Fight Card Details
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024 (Today!)
Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada
Start Time: 6:00 PM ET (Prelims), 10:00 PM ET (Main Card)
How to Watch: ESPN+ PPV
**Main Card:**
- Middleweight Championship:Sean Strickland (c) vs. Dricus du Plessis
- Women's Bantamweight Championship: Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Raquel Pennington
- Welterweights: Mike Malott vs. Neil Magny
- Middleweights: Chris Curtis vs. Marc-Andre Barriault
- Featherweights: Movsar Evloev vs. Arnold Allen
**Prelims:**
- Bantamweights: Brad Katona vs. Garrett Armfield
- Featherweights: Charles Jourdain vs. Sean Woodson
- Strawweights: Gillian Robertson vs. Polyana Viana
- Bantamweights: Serhiy Sidey vs. Ramon Taveras
- Lightweight: Yohan Lainesse vs. Jonathan Pearce
- Women's Featherweight: Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Macy Chiasson
- Lightweight: Malcolm Gordon vs. Alan Baudot
Enjoy the fights!