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UFC Drama Unfolds: Curse, Title Fights, and Controversies at UFC 297

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Champion faces a million-dollar curse, while title fights and controversies stir the octagon at UFC 297!

The UFC arena is buzzing with anticipation as one of the fiercest rivalries is set to explode at UFC 297. However, there's a twist of fate looming over the champion who must conquer a daunting $1 million curse to emerge victorious. Amidst the excitement, American Sean Strickland gears up to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship belt against the formidable Dricus du Plessis in what promises to be an epic clash. The South African fighter, with an impeccable 6-0 record in the UFC, is on a winning streak that poses a significant challenge to Strickland's reign.

As the showdown unfolds in Toronto, Canada, fans are on the edge of their seats as Du Plessis aims to dethrone the reigning middleweight king, Sean Strickland, in a high-stakes battle for the title. The intensity of the matchup is further fueled by a controversial split decision that crowns Du Plessis the new UFC middleweight champion, marking a historic moment in the octagon. Amidst the adrenaline and clashes in the cage, the post-fight press conference promises to be a battleground of words and emotions as winners and challengers share their perspectives.

In the aftermath of UFC 297, the sporting world is abuzz with discussions about the next steps for both Du Plessis and Strickland, with speculations rife on potential rematches and future opponents. The event's impact reverberates across the UFC community, setting the stage for thrilling matchups and intriguing storylines in the upcoming bouts. From unexpected outcomes to heated confrontations, UFC 297 leaves a lasting impression on fans and fighters alike, ensuring that the pulse-pounding excitement of mixed martial arts continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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UFC champ facing $1 million curse (NEWS.com.au)

One of the UFC's fiercest rivalries is set to explode, but the champion will have to overcome one of the scariest curses in sport. 2 min read.

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UFC 297 Livestream: How to Watch Strickland vs du Plessis Fight ... (Variety)

UFC is back with two title fights in Jan. 2024! American Sean Strickland is looking to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship belt against Dricus du Plessis, ...

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UFC 297 Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis -- live results and ... (ESPN)

Du Plessis (20-2) has won eight straight and has a perfect 6-0 record in the UFC. The South African fighter stopped former UFC middleweight champion Robert ...

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Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis LIVE: UFC 297 fight updates ... (The Independent)

Follow live, with the middleweight title and vacant women's bantamweight belt on the line in Canada.

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UFC 297 predictions -- Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis: Fight ... (CBSSports.com)

Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of title fights from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Saturday night.

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UFC 297 play-by-play and live results (6:30 p.m. ET) (Yahoo Lifestyle Australia)

In the main event, middleweight champion Sean Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) takes on challenger Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC). In the co-feature, ...

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The Real Winners and Losers From UFC 297 (Bleacher Report)

The most unlikely champion of 2023 is the first to go to work in 2024. UFC middleweight king Sean Strickland, who dethroned pound-for-pound boss Israel…

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Sean Strickland v Dricus Du Plessis, Raquel Pennington v Mayra ... (BT Sport)

UFC has come to Toronto, Canada with UFC 297 taking place in the Great North. The event is headlined by Sean Strickland and his 28-5-0 record facing off ...

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'There's no way': Challenger's confident call for fiery title fight — UFC ... (Fox Sports)

'There's no way': Challenger's confident call for fiery title fight — UFC 297 LIVE.

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How to watch UFC 297 livestreams: schedule, streaming deals, and ... (Mashable)

The best live streaming services to watch UFC 297: Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis without cable.

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UFC 297 Results: Winners, Finishes, Bonuses And Highlights (Forbes)

On Saturday night in Toronto at the Scotiabank Arena, Dricus Du Plessis dethroned Sean Strickland in an epic and close main event of UFC 297.

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Sean Strickland drops middleweight title to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC ... (Yahoo News Australia)

South Africa's Du Plessis won a split decision against the controversial American in Toronto.

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Sean Strickland v Dricus Du Plessis, Raquel Pennington v Mayra ... (Eurosport.com)

UFC has come to Toronto, Canada with UFC 297 taking place in the Great North. The event is headlined by Sean Strickland and his 28-5-0 record facing off ...

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UFC 297: Dricus Du Plessis takes UFC middleweight belt by split ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

The South African challenger defeated UFC middleweight Sean Strickland by split decision (48-47 x 2, 47-48) on Saturday in Toronto, finishing a rapid ascent up ...

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UFC 297 results: Dricus du Plessis calls out Israel Adesanya after ... (New Zealand Herald)

Israel Adesanya, get your ass back in the cage so we can settle the score.” Standing in the octagon at UFC 297, middleweight title shining around his waist, ...

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Video: Watch UFC 297 post-fight press conference live stream on ... (Yahoo Sports)

Expected to take part in the press conference are the winners of the top main card bouts, including the championship fights of Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du ...

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Du Plessis outpoints Strickland to take UFC middleweight title (Reuters)

Dricus du Plessis outpointed Sean Strickland to claim a split-decision win and the UFC middleweight title at UFC 297 at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, ...

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Dricus Du Plessis dethrones Sean Strickland in UFC 297 main event ... (ESPN Australia)

Dricus Du Plessis used a good mix of wrestling and striking to edge Sean Strickland in a split decision to win the middleweight title at UFC 297.

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Dricus Du Plessis outpoints Sean Strickland at UFC 297 to win the ... (The Associated Press)

The hostility brewing between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis finally hit its boiling point at UFC 297 on Saturday night.

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Bud Light makes return to UFC PPV (Sports Business Journal)

Anheuser-Busch brand Bud Light took part in its first UFC PPV event last night since 2017 as South African middleweight fighter Dricus Du Plessis took ...

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UFC 297 fight fallout: Next options for Dricus du Plessis, Sean ... (CBSSports.com)

Watch Now: The UFC middleweight championship took a detour through Sean Strickland but it might head back to its original destination: Dricus du ...

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UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis Results (UFC)

See The Fight Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Winners And More From UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis , Live From Scotiabank Arena In Toronto.

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UFC 2024 post-fight bonus winners: Inside the numbers (Yahoo Sports)

Check a running tally of UFC bonus-related stats for the 2024 calendar year.

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UFC villain's illegal headbutt claim (NEWS.com.au)

Sean Strickland claims he was illegally headbutted by Dricus du Plessis during his narrow loss at UFC 297 on Sunday.

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Nate Diaz Delivers Interesting Tweet Following UFC 297 Main Event (Sports Illustrated)

A former UFC superstar chimed in on Dricus Du Plessis' championship-clinching win against Sean Strickland at UFC 297.

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UFC 297 takeaways -- Dricus du Plessis' victory could bring UFC to ... (ESPN Australia)

Two new champions and a rising featherweight are all the talk after UFC 297, but how will their next fights line up?

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'Blood and all': UFC villain's illegal headbutt claim (Fox Sports)

Sean Strickland claims he was illegally headbutted by Dricus du Plessis during his narrow loss at UFC 297 on Sunday. Du Plessis made history in the octagon, ...

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