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sports1 year ago

Raquel Pennington Takes a Stand Against Sexism in MMA

Raquel Pennington responds to Sean Strickland's controversial comments before UFC 297, expressing her disapproval of his remarks but choosing to focus on her fight. Despite Strickland's inflammatory comments, Pennington claimed the vacant women's bantamweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Mayra Bueno Silva, while Strickland lost his belt by split decision. Pennington supports Dana White's decision not to take action against Strickland, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and focusing on what can be controlled.

via MMA Fighting|
#lgbtq#mma#raquel-pennington
sports-mma2 years ago

"Debating the Controversial UFC 297 Main Event Decision: Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland"

UFC analyst Laura Sanko agrees with judges' decision to score the UFC 297 main event for Dricus du Plessis over Sean Strickland, citing the significance of immediate damage in scoring criteria. Sanko was impressed with du Plessis' performance in the championship rounds and his ability to handle a longer fight, despite previous concerns. While Strickland may have lost the fight and the middleweight title, his performance showcased his defensive skills and fighting style, leaving a lasting impression.

via MMA Fighting|
#dricus-du-plessis#laura-sanko#middleweight-title
sports-mma2 years ago

Julianna Pena Criticizes UFC 297 Co-Main Event and New Champion

Julianna Peña criticizes the co-main event of UFC 297, calling it a "snooze fest" and stating that "nobody won, the fans lost." She expresses disappointment with Raquel Pennington's performance and her victory in the fight, and criticizes Pennington's fighting style and lack of killer instinct. Peña, who was unable to compete due to injury, is eyeing a return to settle her business with Pennington for the belt and vows to kick Pennington into retirement. She also comments on the lack of excitement surrounding Pennington as a fighter and expresses a preference for a potential fight with Mayra Bueno Silva.

via MMA Fighting|
#julianna-pena#mma#raquel-pennington
sports-mma2 years ago

Julianna Peña Criticizes UFC 297 Co-Main Event as 'Snoozefest'

Julianna Peña criticizes Raquel Pennington's UFC 297 title win as a "snooze fest" and vows to retire the new champ, claiming she was originally offered the title bout but was injured. Peña and Pennington have a history dating back to "The Ultimate Fighter," and Peña is confident she will fight Pennington for the real belt in June or July, predicting a short-lived reign for Pennington and vowing to kick her into retirement.

via MMA Junkie|
#julianna-pena#raquel-pennington#retirement
sports2 years ago

"Sean Strickland's Controversial Loss at UFC 297 Sparks Debate Over Head Butt Claim"

Sean Strickland maintains that a clash of heads with Dricus Du Plessis contributed to his UFC 297 title loss and claims he could've taken the easy out with a no contest but chose to battle until the end, while Du Plessis asserts his clear victory and dismisses Strickland's claims, leading to a back-and-forth exchange between the two fighters.

via MMA Junkie|
#controversy#dricus-du-plessis#mixed-martial-arts
sports-mma2 years ago

"Adesanya's Challenge to New UFC Champion Du Plessis"

Israel Adesanya was absent from UFC 297, opting to watch the event from home in Auckland, New Zealand, where he enjoyed the warm weather and relaxed atmosphere. Despite missing the chance to challenge Dricus Du Plessis for his former middleweight title, Adesanya commented on the main event and congratulated Du Plessis on becoming the fourth African champion in UFC history, but also hinted at a future showdown by saying, "I’m still going to test that ass."

via MMA Mania|
#dricus-du-plessis#israel-adesanya#middleweight-title
sports2 years ago

"Dricus Du Plessis Makes History at UFC 297, Paving the Way for UFC in Africa"

Dricus Du Plessis won the UFC 297 main event against Sean Strickland, becoming the first South African middleweight champion in UFC history. Despite a split decision, UFC CEO Dana White thought the fight was close and scored the last round for Strickland, prompting Du Plessis to bluntly dismiss White's assessment as "bullsh*t." Du Plessis expressed interest in fighting at UFC 300 and aims to hold the middleweight title for a long time, potentially paving the way for a UFC event in Africa.

via MMA Junkie|
#dana-white#dricus-du-plessis#middleweight-championship
sports2 years ago

"Dricus Du Plessis' Title Win and Octagon Interview: UFC 297 Recap"

Dricus du Plessis becomes the new UFC middleweight champion after a close split decision win over Sean Strickland at UFC 297. MMA Fighting's post-fight show discusses the judges' decision, du Plessis' championship win, and his future plans. They also cover Raquel Pennington's bantamweight title win, potential first title defense against Julianna Pena, the overall grade for the event, Movsar Evloev's victory over Arnold Allen, and his standing in the 145-pound division.

via MMA Fighting|
#dricus-du-plessis#mma-fighting#raquel-pennington
sports2 years ago

"Dricus Du Plessis Claims Victory Over Sean Strickland Amid Controversy at UFC 297"

Despite losing the middleweight title at UFC 297, Sean Strickland claims a head butt caused a cut that impaired his vision during the fight, thanking his supporters and expressing a positive attitude. The extent of the damage attributed to the head butt is unclear, as Strickland suffered lacerations below his left eye and atop his head, which appeared to result from Du Plessis' punches. This defeat ends Strickland's three-fight winning streak and marks his fourth career loss by decision.

via MMA Junkie|
#dricus-du-plessis#head-butt#mma
sports2 years ago

"Dricus Du Plessis Upsets Sean Strickland in UFC 297 Main Event: Live Blog, Odds, and Press Conference"

Dricus Du Plessis becomes the first South African UFC champion by defeating Sean Strickland via split decision at UFC 297, claiming the middleweight title in a bloody and back-and-forth fight. Du Plessis, who called for a matchup against Israel Adesanya, showcased his resilience and cardio in the five-round battle, silencing critics. With a nine-fight win streak and a 7-0 UFC record, Du Plessis is now eyeing a showdown with Adesanya after dethroning Strickland, who had previously shocked Adesanya to win the title.

via ESPN|
#dricus-du-plessis#middleweight-title#sean-strickland
sports-mma2 years ago

"Raquel Pennington Claims Vacant Title and Calls Out Julianna Peña After UFC 297 Victory"

Raquel Pennington wins the UFC women's bantamweight title by defeating Mayra Bueno Silva in the co-main event of UFC 297, marking her first championship victory after a previous loss to Amanda Nunes. Pennington's victory sets up a likely matchup with Julianna Peña for the bantamweight title, as she becomes the sixth undisputed bantamweight champion in UFC history.

via ESPN|
#julianna-pena#mayra-bueno-silva#raquel-pennington
sports2 years ago

"Raquel Pennington Claims Vacant Title with Clinch-heavy Victory at UFC 297"

Raquel Pennington claimed the vacant women's bantamweight title at UFC 297 with a unanimous decision victory over Mayra Bueno Silva, sparking a range of reactions on social media. Pennington's win marked her as the oldest women's champion in UFC history and the first woman over 35 to defeat a younger opponent in a championship bout, with commentators and fans sharing their thoughts on the fight's progression and outcome.

via MMA Junkie|
#mayra-bueno-silva#raquel-pennington#social-media-reactions
sports2 years ago

"Canadian Talent Showcased in UFC 297: Live Stream, Results, and Analysis"

UFC 297 is set for Saturday night in Toronto with middleweight champion Sean Strickland facing Dricus du Plessis in a highly anticipated bout. The co-main event features Raquel Pennington against Mayra Bueno Silva for the vacant women's bantamweight crown. The event will also see rising Canadian contender Mike Malott taking on veteran Neil Magny, and other Canadians filling out the undercard. The prelims will be available on ESPN, while the main card can be streamed on ESPN+ PPV for $79.99.

via CBS Sports|
#dricus-du-plessis#mma#sean-strickland
sports2 years ago

"UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis - Live Results and Embedded Vlog Series"

UFC 297's main event features Middleweight champion Sean Strickland defending his belt against Dricus Du Plessis, while Raquel Pennington faces Mayra Bueno Silva for the vacant Bantamweight belt in the co-main event. The "Prelims" undercard results include victories for Ramon Taveras, Gillian Robertson, Sam Patterson, Jasmine Jasudavicius, and Jimmy Flick. The event is being covered live by MMAmania.com, with the PPV main card set to begin at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV.

via MMA Mania|
#dricus-du-plessis#mma#sean-strickland