UFC is set to host their first major UFC pay-per-view of this year, UFC 297, with two major championships on the line, Sean Strickland shocked the world after he captured a victory against one of the best UFC fighters of all time Israel Adesanya at UFC 293.
He will defend his UFC middleweight championship against UFC fighter Dricuss Du Plessis in the main event in a grudge fight.
The rivalry between Dricuss Du Plessis and Sean Strickland is at an all-time high, both UFC stars are exchanging virtual blows at each other. At the UFC 2024 press conference, Strickland raised questions about Du Plessis's relationship with his coach, and on the other hand, Du Plessis talked about Strickland’s childhood trauma and his father
Fans are excited for the next chapter in UFC’s middleweight division, will Strickland defend his title and defeat Du Plessis to establish himself as the legitimate champion, or Dricuss Du Plessis will become the first UFC champion from South Africa and begin a new chapter in UFC’s middleweight divisions.
The co-main event is for the women’s Bantamweight championship between Qaquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva. More fights are announced a total of 13 fights are advertised on the card.
AdvertisementWhere and how to watch the UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis fight?
UFC is set to make its return to Canada with UFC 297, The UFC 297 will take place on 20th January 2024, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada.
UFC is returning to UFC after 2018, the last UFC event in Canada was UFC 231. UFC 297 will mark the seventh appearance of the UFC in Canada. Fans from the United States of America can watch UFC 297 ESPN+, and UFC fight pass, the main event will exclusively stream on ESPN+.
UFC 297 Fight Card
Main Card:
- Sean Strickland (c) vs. Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight title
- Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva for the UFC bantamweight title
- Neil Magny vs. Mike Malott; Welterweights
- Chris Curtis vs. Marc-Andre Barriault; Middleweights
- Arnold Allen vs. Movsar Evloev; Featherweights
Prelims Card
- Brad Katona vs. Garrett Armfield; Bantamweights
- Charles Jourdain vs. Sean Woodson; Featherweights
- Serhiy Sidey vs. Ramon Taveras; Bantamweights
- Gillian Robertson vs. Polyana Viana; Strawweight
Early Prelims Card
- Yohan Lainesse vs. Sam Patterson; Welterweights
- Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Priscila Cachoeira; Flyweights
- Malcolm Gordon vs. Jimmy Flick; Flyweights
UFC 297 Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
UFC 297 will take place on 20th January 2024, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, the early prelims will start at 3:30 PM PT( Pacific time ) and 6:30 PM ET( Eastern Time). The prelims card will start at 5 PM PT( Pacific Time) and 8 PM ET (Eastern Time), The main card will start at 10 PM ET (Eastern Time) and 7 PM PT (Pacific Time).
United States
Main Card: 10 pm ET and 7 pm PT, ESPN+
Prelims: 8 pm ET and 5 pm PT, ESPN, ESPN News,
Early Prelims: 6:30 pm ET and 3:30 pm PT, ESPN, UFC Fight Night
AdvertisementCanada:
Main Card: 10 pm ET and 7 pm PT on Sportsnet, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass, Rumble, and YouTube
Prelims: 8 pm ET and 5 pm PT on Sportsnet and TVA Sports
Early Prelims: 6:30 pm ET and 3:30 pm PT on UFC FIGHT PASS
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland:
Main Card: 3 am GMT (Sunday) on TNT Sports
Prelims: 1 am GMT (Sunday) on UFC FIGHT PASS, TNT Sports, and Discovery+
Early Prelims: 11:30 pm GMT on UFC FIGHT PASS
India
Main Card: 7:30 am IST (Sunday) on Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 2, Sony TEN 3 and Sony LIV
Australia
Main Card: 2 pm AEDT and 11 am AWST (Sunday) on Main Event on Foxtel and Main Event on Kayo
Prelims: 12 pm AEDT and 9 am AWST (Sunday) on UFC FIGHT PASS and ESPN
AdvertisementEarly Prelims: 10:30 am AEDT and 7:30 am AWST (Sunday) on UFC FIGHT PASS
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