UFC 297: Strickland vs. du Plessis

UFC 297 was a landmark mixed martial arts event headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight championship bout between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. The co-main event featured Raquel Pennington challenging Mayra Bueno Silva for the vacant women's bantamweight title. The event showcased a series of exciting matchups, drawing significant attention from combat sports enthusiasts worldwide.

As a specific UFC event rather than a film or traditional TV series, critical reception is primarily focused on the quality of the fights, judging, and overall production. UFC 297 was generally well-received by fans and media for delivering exciting bouts and a significant title change.

• Praised for the main event middleweight title fight between Strickland and du Plessis, which was a close and technical battle.
• The women's bantamweight co-main event was also a significant point of discussion, with Pennington securing a hard-fought victory.
• Judges' scoring, particularly in the main event, became a topic of debate among fans and analysts.

Google audience: Audience reaction to UFC 297 was largely positive, with many fans highlighting the intensity and competitiveness of the championship fights. While the main event's outcome sparked debate, the overall consensus pointed to a successful and engaging event.

Dricus du Plessis became the first South African UFC champion.

This event marked the first time the UFC held a numbered event in Toronto, Canada, since UFC 129 in 2011.