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Ultimate Fighting Showdown: Edgar's Hall of Fame Entry and Du Plessis' Victory at UFC 297

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Get the inside scoop on Frankie Edgar's Hall of Fame induction and Dricus Du Plessis' epic victory at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada!

In the world of UFC, excitement was at an all-time high as Frankie 'The Answer' Edgar secured his spot in the prestigious UFC Hall of Fame class of 2024. With a career filled with epic comebacks and thrilling wins, Edgar's induction was well-deserved and celebrated by fans worldwide. Meanwhile, at UFC 297 in Toronto, South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis stole the show by clinching a split decision victory over American Sean Strickland, becoming the new middleweight champion in a nail-biting showdown.

The UFC 297 event, held at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, witnessed Canadian bantamweight Jasmine Jasudavicius dominate her opponent, Priscila Cachoeira, with a third-round submission win, showcasing incredible skill and talent. The night was filled with intense matchups and jaw-dropping moments as fighters gave their all to secure victory on the grand stage.

As the dust settled at UFC 297, the fighting world was abuzz with discussions about the future prospects of both Edgar and Du Plessis. Fans eagerly await their next moves and potential matchups as these UFC stars continue to make waves in the sport. With unforgettable moments and historic wins, UFC 297 proved to be a night to remember for fighters and fans alike, setting the stage for more thrilling showdowns in the exciting world of mixed martial arts.

In the aftermath of UFC 297, Dricus Du Plessis' victory has solidified his position as a rising star in the UFC middleweight division, paving the way for future title defenses and challenging matchups. Additionally, Frankie Edgar's induction into the UFC Hall of Fame cements his legacy as one of the greatest athletes in UFC history, leaving a lasting impact on the sport and inspiring a new generation of fighters to reach for greatness.

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Frankie 'The Answer' Edgar named to UFC Hall of Fame class of 2024 (Sportsnet.ca)

“Frankie Edgar is one of the greatest athletes in UFC history,” UFC CEO Dana White said in a statement. “Frankie had an amazing career and consistently fought ...

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Canada's Jasmine Jasudavicius submits Brazilian Priscila ... (CBC.ca)

Canadian bantamweight Jasmine Jasudavicius dominated Brazil's Priscila Cachoeira on the ground en route to a third-round submission win Saturday night on ...

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UFC 297: Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis live updates, results ... (DAZN News US)

UFC 297 is the first UFC pay-per-view of the year and it kicks off live tonight from Toronto, Canada. Headlining the card is a middleweight t...

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UFC 297: Results, schedule at Scotiabank Arena (Sportsnet.ca)

The UFC returns to Toronto for the first time in more than five years with UFC 297 on Saturday night. Follow along for all the results here.

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Canada's Jasmine Jasudavicius dominates Zombie Girl in UFC 297 ... (Okotoks Today)

TORONTO — Canadian bantamweight Jasmine Jasudavicius dominated Brazil's Priscila (Zombie Girl) Cachoeira on the ground en route to a third-round submission ...

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UFC 297 play-by-play and live results (6:30 p.m. ET) (Yahoo Canada Finance)

In the main event, middleweight champion Sean Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) takes on challenger Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC). In the co-feature, ...

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UFC 297 predictions -- Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis: Fight ... (CBSSports.com)

Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of title fights from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Saturday night.

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Frankie Edgar announced as first 2024 UFC Hall of Fame inductee ... (ESPN)

Frankie Edgar, whose epic comeback wins made him a fan favorite, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this year, the promotion announced Saturday.

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UFC 297 Livestream: How to Watch Strickland vs du Plessis Fight ... (Variety)

UFC is back with two title fights in Jan. 2024! American Sean Strickland is looking to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship belt against Dricus du Plessis, ...

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Canadian Jasudavicius sets new record, Robertson thrills at UFC 297 (Sportsnet.ca)

Fighters with Canadian roots went a perfect 6-0 when the UFC returned north of the border at UFC 289 in Vancouver this past summer, however the group as a ...

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Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis LIVE: UFC 297 fight updates ... (The Independent)

Follow live, with the middleweight title and vacant women's bantamweight belt on the line in Canada.

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Du Plessis takes middleweight title from Strickland at UFC 297 (Sportsnet.ca)

South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis is the new middleweight champion after scoring a split decision over American Sean Strickland in the main event on Saturday ...

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UFC 297 Results: Winners, Finishes, Bonuses And Highlights (Forbes)

On Saturday night in Toronto at the Scotiabank Arena, Dricus Du Plessis dethroned Sean Strickland in an epic and close main event of UFC 297.

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UFC 297 Results: Dricus Du Plessis Scores Close Decision Over ... (Sports Illustrated)

Video highlights of the UFC Middleweight Championship fight between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis.

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UFC 297: Dricus Du Plessis wins split decision over Sean Strickland ... (Yahoo Sports)

UFC 297 on Saturday night featured two title bouts and a much anticipated fight between featherweight contenders.

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UFC 297 results: Dricus Du Plessis wins middleweight title from ... (The Independent)

South Africa's Du Plessis won a split decision against the controversial American in Toronto.

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UFC 297 Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis -- live results and ... (ESPN)

Du Plessis (20-2) has won eight straight and has a perfect 6-0 record in the UFC. The South African fighter stopped former UFC middleweight champion Robert ...

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Video: Watch UFC 297 post-fight press conference live stream on ... (Yahoo Sports)

Expected to take part in the press conference are the winners of the top main card bouts, including the championship fights of Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du ...

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Challenger Dricus du Plessis wins split decision over Sean ... (Powell River Peak)

TORONTO — South African challenger Dricus (Stillknocks) Du Plessis dethroned middleweight champion Sean Strickland, winning a split decision after a ...

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Challenger Dricus du Plessis wins split decision over Sean ... (Okotoks Today)

TORONTO — South African challenger Dricus (Stillknocks) Du Plessis dethroned middleweight champion Sean Strickland, winning a split decision after a ...

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Gala UFC 297 à TVA Sports: Richard Martineau se fait expliquer le ... (TVA Sports)

Saviez-vous qu'il y a au moins un sujet qu'il ne connaît pas le moins du monde? Le combat extrême.

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Sean Strickland v Dricus Du Plessis, Raquel Pennington v Mayra ... (BT Sport)

UFC has come to Toronto, Canada with UFC 297 taking place in the Great North. The event is headlined by Sean Strickland and his 28-5-0 record facing off ...

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Dricus Du Plessis Wins UFC Middleweight Title by Split Decision ... (Bleacher Report)

Dricus du Plessis became the new UFC middleweight champion with a split-decision win over Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 297 from the Scotiabank…

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Dricus Du Plessis outpoints Sean Strickland at UFC 297 to win the ... (The Associated Press)

The hostility brewing between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis finally hit its boiling point at UFC 297 on Saturday night.

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UFC 297: Frankie Edgar to Be Inducted In UFC Hall of Fame (Sports Illustrated)

A video package played to announce Edgar's induction in the "Modern Wing." A former UFC lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar had 36 fights as a pro MMA athlete.

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Frankie Edgar to Be Inducted into UFC Hall of Fame in 2024 Class (Bleacher Report)

Edgar was in the house at Scotiabank Arena for UFC 297, where he was surprised with the announcement. The commencement will take place sometime this summer with ...

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UFC 297 fight fallout: Next options for Dricus du Plessis, Sean ... (CBSSports.com)

Watch Now: The UFC middleweight championship took a detour through Sean Strickland but it might head back to its original destination: Dricus du ...

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