Dricus Du Plessis Claims UFC Middleweight Title at UFC 297

Raquel Pennington wins women's bantamweight title, while Movsar Evloev extends his undefeated streak.

Dricus Du Plessis won the UFC middleweight title in a split decision against Sean Strickland at UFC 297, sparking discussions about the possibility of UFC events in Africa due to Du Plessis' South African origin.
Raquel Pennington claimed the vacant women’s bantamweight title with a unanimous decision win over Mayra Bueno Silva, marking her sixth straight UFC win.
Du Plessis and Strickland's bout was marked by hostility, with Du Plessis referencing Strickland's abusive relationship with his father prior to the fight, leading to a physical altercation at UFC 296.
Neil Magny achieved a late TKO finish against Mike Malott, while Chris Curtis won a split decision over Marc-Andre Barriault in their middleweight bout.
Movsar Evloev remained undefeated with a unanimous decision over Arnold Allen, extending his UFC win streak to eight straight.