UFC 297, taking place in Toronto, Canada, features two title fights including a middleweight championship main event between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis, and a women’s bantamweight championship co-main event between Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva.
Get ready, folks. UFC 297 is about to rock the pay-per-view scene in 2024. We’re talking two title fights here. And the middleweight championship main event? It’s got the potential to be a wild ride. Oh, and guess where it’s happening? Toronto, baby. You can catch the chilly intro for UFC’s big return below.
So, who’s in the spotlight? Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis, that’s who. They’re squaring off for the 185-pound title. Remember Strickland? Dude clinched the championship with a 25-minute decision win. He took down two-time champ Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 last September.
On the other hand, du Plessis is on a roll. He’s still unbeaten in the UFC octagon. And he’s riding high after a stunning second-round knockout of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. That was at UFC 290 last July, in case you forgot.
But wait, there’s more! The co-main event is gonna crown a new women’s bantamweight champ. Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva are the ones to watch. They’re both on fire, aiming for the crown Amanda Nunes left behind in June.
And where’s all this action happening? Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada. Remember, the main card is an ESPN+ pay-per-view exclusive. So, don’t miss it!