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News, Blog and GuidesAs the much awaited title bout between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis headlines UFC 297 in Toronto, both men stand to make a hefty payday.
Jeffrey MayJeff_DiarioASUpdate: Jan 19th, 2024 19:10 EST
The highly touted UFC Middleweight title fight at Toronto’s UFC 297 will see Sean Strickland defend his crown against South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis.
Prior to Strickland’s shocking win over Israel Adesanya in Australia last September, Du Plessis was next in line to challenge the legendary champion. With a perfect 6-0 record, Du Plessis has earned the right to take on the man who beat Adesanya.
STRICKLAND vs DU PLESSIS! #UFC297 is LIVE TOMORROW on @ESPNPlus PPV! pic.twitter.com/bfkzZ6o1b0
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Both Strickland and Du Plessis are known for their relentless aggression in the octagon, and this is not likely to be a decision competiton. Expect both to come out firing, leading to an explosive finish.
Somewhat unexpectedly, Strickland comes into this fight an ever-so-slight underdog, but the margins are razor thin. Perhaps in response to the defection of top fighters to boxing for the sole purpose of securing a decent payday, the purses for Strickland and Du Plessis will put these men into the top echelon of sporting prizes.
