UFC 297 Results: Dricus Du Plessis Wins the Middleweight Title
Strickland Continues To Stumble; Loses in Split Decision
Despite a valiant effort, Sean Strickland falls short against Dricus Du Plessis, losing his title in a tough decision
Dricus Du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland by split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47) to win the UFC middleweight championship at UFC 297 on Saturday night. The fight was a closely contested affair, with both fighters having their moments. Du Plessis was able to control the fight from top position, while Strickland was able to land some heavy shots on the feet. In the end, the judges gave the nod to Du Plessis, who is now the new UFC middleweight champion.
With the win, Du Plessis improves his record to 18-2, while Strickland falls to 25-5. This was Strickland's second title defense, and he has now lost two fights in a row. Du Plessis is now the first South African to win a UFC title.
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