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January 17, 2024 5:00 pm ET
Get ready for UFC 297 title fight drama! Ahead of the highly anticipated middleweight championship bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland, things have taken a dark turn. These two fighters will be duking it out at the Scotiabank Arena and you don’t want to miss this showdown, airing exclusively on pay-per-view.
The tension is palpable after Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) made some controversial comments about Strickland’s past during the December press conference, leading to a dramatic cageside brawl at UFC 296. This conflict has escalated with Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) issuing a serious warning about Du Plessis talking about his past, even threatening to harm him if he does.
However, Du Plessis remains unfazed by the threats, stating, “When he said ‘kill’, I said, ‘OK, he’s probably going to shoot me then.’ But when I saw a knife, I said, ‘No, that’s not going to work. You won’t touch me with that knife. I’ll knock you out way before you get to stab me.'” Despite the intensity of the situation, Du Plessis is unwavering in his determination to emerge as the middleweight champion of the world.
With the fight fast approaching, Du Plessis has altered his approach, respecting Strickland’s request to avoid delving into his past. The pair have communicated privately, with Du Plessis acknowledging Strickland’s effort to keep the fight buildup within bounds.
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