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UFC returns to Toronto with a thrilling world championship doubleheader, headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight championship bout between Sean Strickland and No. 2 ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis. Also, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be crowned when No. 2 ranked contender Raquel Pennington battles Mayra Bueno Silva.
The UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis Early Prelims kickoff Saturday January 20 at 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT in the United States on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass. The Prelims air at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on ESPN News and ESPN+ and the Main Card will air exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
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Follow each episode of UFC 297 Embedded as the athletes prepare for our epic return to Toronto.
Champ Sean Strickland sits down with Maxx Crosby. Dricus Du Plessis acclimates to Canada. Mayra Bueno Silva trains with legends. Chris Curtis shines in the gym.
Sean Strickland matches wits with Nina Drama. Dricus Du Plessis talks to Canadian media then goes cold. Mayra Bueno Silva takes in fight night. Mike Malott readies for a hometown showdown.
Headliners cross paths. Champ Sean Strickland sightsees and sweats; foe Dricus Du Plessis works on numbers. Mayra Bueno Silva arrives in Toronto, as does opponent Raquel Pennington. UFC 297 fight week is underway as the athletes check in and do PR.
Champ Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis keep their skills sharp. Mike Malott checks in for a massive opportunity. Athletes including Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva open up at media day.
Dricus Du Plessis is joined by family. Mayra Bueno Silva and Polyana Viana train together. At the presser, Silva and Raquel Pennington get spicy, while champion Sean Strickland and Mike Malott get big cheers.
Athletes make weight on Friday morning. Dricus Du Plessis refuels at breakfast. All the athletes face off once more and the two title bouts are set: champ Sean Strickland vs. Du Plessis and Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva.
UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis took place live from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on January 20, 2024. See the Final Results, Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses - and relive the action on UFC Fight Pass!