MMA-UFC UFC 297 - Strickland vs du Plessis - Saturday Jan 20, 2024

[mouncey2franklin]

The main card begins at 10pm US eastern, which is 2pm Aus eastern.

There's only one fight on that entire card which really interests me.

How do you have fights on the prelims of a PPV where neither fighter even has a wikipedia page?

The UFC is such an amateur outfit in some ways, it is remarkable.

The bookies have Strickland as a slight favourite, close to evens though.

 

[Ry009]

FYI it's 2pm AEDT/11am AWST on Sunday. Might want to chuck it in the thread title mate.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

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The main card begins at 10pm US eastern, which is 2pm Aus eastern.

There's only one fight on that entire card which really interests me.

How do you have fights on the prelims of a PPV where neither fighter even has a wikipedia page?

The UFC is such an amateur outfit in some ways, it is remarkable.

The bookies have Strickland as a slight favourite, close to evens though.

Here's part of the reason that the prelims are so thin...

 

[RobbyRoy]

Really hard event to pick. Going with:

DDP TKO Round 2
Silva Decision
Malott Sub Round 2
Curtis Decision
Allen Decision (awesome fight)

 

[GC2015]

Feels like DDP's time. The UFC and Adesanya will be hoping so for the sake of the fight that everyone thought was coming late last year. An Adesanya v du Plessis fight has already been sold, just need to get the belt off Strickland for it to come to fruition. Might even be on the African card Dana has talked about for years. South Africa v Nigeria is a good headliner for that card.

DDP to get the knockout win in round 3.

 

[RobbyRoy]

I don't particularly like seeing anyone get dominated like that, but Cachoeira deserves it more than most.

 

[mouncey2franklin]

All finishes so far on the prelims.

Four fights in two hours. A lot of filler.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Sidey won that fight. 2 and 3.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Drake has bet on Strickland. Do with that information what you wish.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Woodson is built like an alien.

 

[mouncey2franklin]

Amusing scenes at the announcement of the decision for the Jourdain vs Woodson fight.

Woodson thought he had lost, so he congratulated his opponent and went to walk away.

DC paused him and explained that he had won the fight.

Woodson was gracious in defeat and in victory within the space of 20 seconds.

 

[Struggle]

Woodson is built like an alien.

 

[RobbyRoy]

Damn, high level first round.

 

[NonPhixion]

Allens hands are way too low

 

[the_interloper]

Allens hands are way too low

It’s to stop the takedowns but yeah, leaves him open for the left high kick

 

[the_interloper]

So how does this fella Evloev match up against Volk? If Volk beats Topuria he’ll need a new dance partner and he’s taken out everyone else pretty much

 

[RobbyRoy]

So how does this fella Evloev match up against Volk? If Volk beats Topuria he’ll need a new dance partner and he’s taken out everyone else pretty much

The Topuria fight will tell us a lot I think. These guys are 6+ years younger than Volk with strong all round games (Topuria more so than Evloev on the feet) and room for improvement. I believe both give prime Volk good fights, but if Volk has lost a step then either of these two could take advantage.

 

[the_interloper]

The Topuria fight will tell us a lot I think. These guys are 6+ years younger than Volk with strong all round games (Topuria more so than Evloev on the feet) and room for improvement. I believe both give prime Volk good fights, but if Volk has lost a step then either of these two could take advantage.

Very true. Blokes will be lining up to fight Volk now I reckon, they know they’re a chance to catch him on the decline, he’s old for a champ at that weight class (shows how great he is of course)

 

[norway blue]

Wow Magny from the clouds.


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[RobbyRoy]

Big time gas and choke from Malott.

 

[norway blue]

Pennington up 3 to 1. Unbelievable


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[RobbyRoy]

DC not letting Cruz get away with any ridiculous comments haha.

 

[NonPhixion]

Pennington is a very underwhelming champ. Shes tough and has decent cardio but thats about it

 

[kreuze_missile]

Womens fighing is not at a level that warrants being anywhere near main cards.

That was awful.