The Ultimate returns to Toronto, Canada for another breathtaking MMA spectacle. Featuring two unprecedented title fights this Saturday (January 20th), the organization is promoting 12 fights and includes three Brazilian representatives on the UFC 297 card. Before the bouts, however, the fighters will face off in the traditional staredown.
Starting at 19pm (Brasília time), the 24 fighters scheduled for the card will be present at the event's ceremonial weigh-in and will pose for photos.
See too
In the main fights of the show, there will be two matchups that excite fans. Sean Strickland will make his first title defense in the organization and faces the previously undefeated Dricus Du Plessis, who comes into the fight riding a six-fight winning streak.
In the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), Mayra Sheetara seeks an unprecedented opportunity to become champion of the category after Amanda Nunes abdicated the title and left the belt vacant. To face the Brazilian, veteran Raquel Pennington was chosen.
R. Pennington (left) faces Mayra Sheetara (right) at UFC 297. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcbrasil
In addition to the most important fights, Brazilians will be able to cheer on two more representatives on the card. Priscila Pedrita seeks to recover from a defeat suffered in her last appearance and faces Canadian Jasmine Jasudavicius. Immediately afterwards, Polyana Viana faces the dangerous Gillian Robertson, who will also have the support of the local crowd.
UFC 297 technical sheet
Order date: January 20, 2024
Open Hours: From 20:30 pm (Brasília time)
Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.
MAIN CARD (0pm Brasília time)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis – title fight
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Raquel Pennington x Mayra Sheetara – fight for the belt
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Neil Magny vs. Mike Mallot
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Chris Curtis x Marc-Andre Barriault
Featherweight (up to 56,7 kg): Arnold Allen vs. Movsar Evloev
PRELIMINARY CARD (20:30 p.m. Brasília time)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Brad Katona x Garret Armfield
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Charles Jourdain vs. Sean Woodson
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Serhiy Sidey x Ramon Taveras
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Gillian Robertson x Polyana viana
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yohan Lainesse vs. Sam Patterson
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jasmine Jasudavicius x Priscila Pedrita
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Malcolm Gordon vs. Jimmy Flick
Read More about: arnold allen, Brad Katona, Charles Jourdain, Chris Curtis, Dricus Du Plessis, Garrett Armfield, Gillian robertson, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Jimmy Flick, Malcolm Gordon, Marc-Andre Barriault, Mayra Sheetara, Mike Mallot, Movsar Evloev, Neil Magny, Polyana viana, Priscila Pedrita, Ramon Taveras, Rachel Pennington, Sam Patterson, Sean Strickland, Sean Woodson, Serhiy Sidey, UFC, UFC 297, Yohan Lainesse
You need login To comment.