Strickland and Du Plessis Make Weight for UFC 297
UFC 297 headlines Toronto as middleweight champion Sean Strickland and challenger Dricus Du Plessis both hit the 185 pound limit after a 9 to 11 a.m. ET weigh-in. Du Plessis staged a heated near confrontation at Scotia Bank Arena as Dana White and security held back the pair before the face-off. Strickland later walked on stage to cheers.
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Tarzan) Strickland
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Impressive haul for LWC at age and weight classes
Gavin Burke and Kale Hurlbert earned silver medals while Ry der Hawkins and Kody Haskell each took bronze in their respective weight classes.
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Canadian ref relishes MMA journey at UFC 297
Winnipeg's John Wales leads a mainly Canadian officiating crew at UFC 297 with four of six referees and Valel among the seasoned group. The piece traces Wales career from early wrestling and BJJ to UFC judging, ABC rules work, and Manitoba government and telecom roles, stressing the high stakes and ongoing learning in officiating.
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Dana White weighs Strickland as one of UFC’s nuttiest stars
UFC president Dana White cites Sean Strickland as among the most unpredictable personalities he has managed while noting his respect for freedom of speech. He points to rivals Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington as other extreme cases and previews Strickland’s UFC 297 showdown with Dricus Du Plessis in Toronto.
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Tarzan) Strickland
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Ko Leads TOC Charge After Tumultuous 2023 Start
Lydia Ko, a 19 time LPGA winner and two time major champion, sits atop the 36 hole leaderboard at eight under alongside Ayaka Furue after a bogey free 67. Joins Gemma Dryburgh and Gaby Lopez two strokes back as Brooke Henderson and Alexa Pano trail.weather and wind set to challenge Sunday with temperatures in the low 40s.
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