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Dricus Du Plessis becomes the UFC middleweight champion after defeating Sean Strickland in a split decision at UFC 297, calling out Israel Adesanya after the fight. Du Plessis is the first South African-born champion in UFC history. The event also saw Raquel Pennington, Neil Magny, Chris Curtis, and Movsar Evloev emerge victorious in their respective fights.
Dricus Du Plessis claimed the middleweight title from Sean Strickland at UFC 297 with a split decision victory, keeping his undefeated octagon record intact. Social media reactions varied, with some praising Du Plessis' performance and others expressing surprise at the outcome, while UFC CEO Dana White thought Strickland won the fight. The grueling affair saw both fighters leaving it all in the octagon, with Du Plessis ultimately emerging as the new UFC middleweight champion.
Dricus Du Plessis claimed the middleweight title at UFC 297 by winning a split decision over Sean Strickland in a grueling five-round fight at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Du Plessis pressed the action throughout, mixed in timely takedowns, and withstood Strickland's early jab effectiveness to secure the victory. The fight was marked by both fighters sustaining visible damage, with Du Plessis calling out former champion Israel Adesanya after the win.
Raquel Pennington claimed the UFC bantamweight title with a dominant decision victory over Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC 297, but the fight drew criticism for its slow pace and lack of excitement. Several fighters took to social media to express their disappointment with the co-main event, with some suggesting that other female fighters may now consider moving up to the 135-pound division.