The boss did not just like the UFC 297 fundamental occasion choice.
Dricus Du Plessis grew to become the brand new Middleweight champion at UFC 297 final night time (Sat., Jan 20., 2024) when he defeated and bloodied Sean Strickland through a detailed cut up choice (take a look at the scorecard) from inside Scotiabank Area in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (watch highlights)
After the struggle through the UFC 297 post-fight press convention (watch right here), UFC CEO reacted to the carefully contested battle between Strickland vs. Du Plessis.
“We had been simply taking a look at how the media had scored it, and it was proper down the center. I had it 2-2 going into the final spherical. And I believed Strickland gained the final spherical,” White informed the media. “The blokes sitting on the similar desk had it the opposite means. It was a detailed struggle. I believed Strickland regarded nice within the first two rounds- I imply, the jab was f—king lovely. You do not see jabs like that in MMA, and the jab did what they’re purported to do; each of his eyes had been swollen shut. He slowed down within the third and fourth, and Du Plessis saved coming ahead…I had it even going to the fifth spherical and was like, ‘That is the spherical; see who desires it.’ They each began to show it up just a little bit. It is simply a kind of tight fights. However I am additionally certainly one of these guys; I consider it’s important to take it from the champion.”
Du Plessis bought phrase of White’s opinion on the choice through the post-fight press convention and responded, “Bullsh-t.”
Despite the fact that White thought Strickland edged Du Plessis, he does not suppose a right away rematch is critical however believes they’ll run it again ultimately … that’s as a result of he has a date with Israel Adesanya (more than likely).
“Stillknocks” is presently 7-0 within the UFC and is using a nine-fight win streak.
For full UFC 297 outcomes, protection, and highlights, click on HERE.
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