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UFC 297 promises to be another eventful night when middleweight champion Sean Strickland defends his title for the first time against South African Dricus Du Plessis, live on TNT Sports and discovery+ on Saturday, January 20. There's plenty of bad blood between the two fighters after they were involved in a huge melee while sitting in the crowd at UFC 296 in Las Vegas last month.

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Can’t wait to watch the UFC 297 live stream but not sure where to start? Don’t worry about it. We’re here to advise you all about the best way to watch the UFC 297 live stream tonight so you can catch the battle between Strickland and du Plessis, as well as see how things play out in the women’s Bantamweight Championship taking place between Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva. As with all UFC PPV events, there are plenty of other fights taking place too including others in the main card, and the preliminaries as well. Here’s how to watch UFC 297 online today.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) kicks off its 2024 pay-per-view (PPV) event season TONIGHT (Sat., Jan. 20) with a top-heavy card from inside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. UFC 297’s main event will feature the bad blood battle between Middleweight roost-ruler, Sean Strickland, putting his belt on the line for the first time ever against surging 185-pound South African contender, Dricus Du Plessis. In UFC 297’s co-main event, No. 2-seeded contender, Raquel Pennington, will lock horns with trash-talking Brazilian finisher, Mayra Bueno Silva, for Amanda Nunes’ vacated women’s Bantamweight belt. We’ve got Neil Magny, Chris Curtis, Arnold Allen and so much more!

UFC 297 will be the stage for a pulsating main event which will see Sean Strickland defend his middleweight title against Dricus Du Plessis, live on TNT Sports.

The fight will take place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, January 20.

Strickland will be defending his title for the first time, while Du Plessis will become the first South African to contest a UFC title fight.

The best and only way to watch UFC 297 is to sign up for ESPN+. The streaming service is the exclusive home of all things UFC in the U.S. and has been in recent years. UFC live streams are fortunately super simple to watch thanks to ESPN+ being compatible with pretty much all your devices, from your smart TV to your games console or all your streaming devices.

Before that action begins at 10 p.m. ET later this evening, though, MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 297 “Prelims” undercard below, beginning with the first fight at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+ (ESPN will simulcast the undercard action at 8 p.m. ET). We will then cover UFC 297’s PPV main card in a separate thread right here, beginning at 10 p.m. ET. Bet on UFC 297 at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps, and post-fight analysis following “Strickland vs. Du Plessis.” Without further delay, see below for the latest UFC 297 “Prelims” undercard results. (Note: This will go from the bottom up; therefore, scroll toward the bottom for the latest detailed round-by-round action.)

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UFC 297 ESPN+ PPV MAIN CARD QUICK RESULTS:

185 lbs.: UFC Middleweight champion Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis

135 lbs.: Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva for vacant Bantamweight belt

170 lbs.: Neil Magny vs. Mike Malott

185 lbs.: Chris Curtis vs. Marc-Andre Barriault

145 lbs.: Arnold Allen vs. Movsar Evloev

The American produced a stunning upset at UFC 293 to win the title by defeating Israel Adesanya with a unanimous decision victory.

Du Plessis also enjoyed a successful 2023 and he overcame Robert Whittaker in July with an impressive second-round TKO that catapulted his name into title contention.

There is bad blood between the two fighters after Strickland attacked Du Plessis in the middle of the crowd at UFC 296.

The champion hurled himself over the seats and started throwing punches at Du Plessis before the pair were pulled apart in Las Vegas.

Du Plessis has told TNT Sports that he is the superior fighter and predicts it will be "best moment of my life'.

Here’s all you need to know about UFC 297, including how to watch and timings of the fights.

UFC 297: WHAT TV CHANNEL IS THE MAIN CARD ON?

Live coverage from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, begins at 01:00 UK time on Sunday, January 21 on TNT Sports 1 and on Discovery+.

UFC 297 is part of a stacked couple of months of mixed martial arts action on TNT Sports. For full details, click .

WHAT TIME DOES UFC 297 START IN THE UK? FULL FIGHT CARD

Live coverage starts at 01:00 in the UK.

Prelims

Chris Curtis v Marc-Andre Barriault

Brad Katona v Garrett Armfield

Charles Jourdain v Sean Woodson

Serhiy Sidey v Ramon Taveras

Gillian Robertson v Polyana Viana

Main card

Sean Strickland v Dricus Du Plessis

Raquel Pennington v Mayra Bueno Silva

Neil Magny v Mike Malott

Dominick Reyes v Carlos Ulberg

Arnold Allen v Movsar Evloev

WHAT CHANNELS DOES TNT SPORTS OFFER AND ON WHICH PLATFORMS?

TNT Sports is available across all major TV platforms offering a line-up of up to four TV channels (TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4), up to six digital or red-button channels (TNT Sports 5 to 10), and TNT Sports Ultimate plus TNT Sports Box Office HD.

Depending on your subscription and device, fans can enjoy access to the following TNT Sports channels:

TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4 - in standard definition and high definition, plus six red-button channels.

TNT Sports Ultimate will offer fans coverage of selected events in up to 4K picture resolution with high dynamic range (HDR) -, representing colours and action in almost life-like quality - and Dolby Atmos sound.

TNT Sports Box Office, offering both subscribers and non-subscribers pay-per-view access to some of the most exciting events in the calendar.

You can subscribe to TNT Sports through discovery+, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

HOW DO I WATCH UFC LIVE STREAMS ON TNT SPORTS?

The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment in one destination.

You can also watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

A select number of events will be on TNT Sports Box Office. TNT Sports Box Office offers both subscribers and non-subscribers pay-per-view access to some of the most exciting events in the calendar.

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TNT Sports presents the premium live sports rights previously carried by BT Sport including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, MotoGP, Cricket, UFC, Boxing and WWE. The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment in one destination. You can also watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

To watch UFC 297, you need to sign up for ESPN+ as well as buy the PPV event. The card costs $80, and the cheapest way to sign up to to ESPN+ is to buy one month for $11. However, a better value option is to sign up for the Disney Bundle which costs $15 per month and adds on Hulu and Disney+. Both services offer some great content with excellent Hulu Originals and Disney+ being the home of Marvel, Star Wars, and much more.

A potentially even better option if you’re a dedicated sports fan is to sign up for an annual subscription to ESPN+ at the same time as buying the UFC 297 PPV event. By doing so, you pay $135 for everything, when a year’s worth of ESPN+ would be $110 and the UFC PPV would be $80. That means you save $55 while also getting to enjoy a year’s worth of ESPN+. The service offers plenty of other sports like La Liga, college basketball, and many other events including some select premium sports. It’s also the home of ESPN’s award-winning documentary series, 30 for 30, if you want to learn more about the inner workings of your favorite sports.

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Is there a free UFC 297 live stream?

In the past, there was an ESPN+ free trial, however that’s no longer the case. Even if there was a free trial, you’d still have to buy the UFC 297 PPV. So, there isn’t any way to watch a free UFC 297 live stream legally. You’ll need to sign up to see everything including the main card, although some early preliminaries are shown on ESPN+.

How to watch UFC 297 from anywhere

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If you’re traveling abroad right now but you don’t want to miss out on the UFC 297 card, you can always do so by using one of the best VPNs. Due to geo-restrictions, different events are shown on different streaming services and stations, so you could miss out on the ESPN+ membership you’ve paid for if you don’t do this. Our favorite VPN is NordVPN as it’s incredibly simple to use and works well with streaming services like ESPN+. Sign up for it now and all you have to do is pick a U.S. server and you can access ESPN+ just like if you’d never left your home. There’s no NordVPN free trial but it’s worth investing in to avoid missing out on the content you’re already paying for, especially if you travel abroad regularly.

UFC 297 ESPN+ ‘PRELIMS’ QUICK RESULTS:

135 lbs.: Brad Katona vs. Garrett Armfield

145 lbs.: Charles Jourdain vs. Sean Woodson

135 lbs.: Serhiy Sidey vs. Ramon Taveras

115 lbs.: Gillian Robertson vs. Polyana Viana — Robertson def. Viana by TKO (punches) at 3:12 of Round Two — HIGHLIGHTS!

170 lbs.: Yohan Lainesse vs. Sam Patterson — Patterson def. Lainesse by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:03 of Round One — HIGHLIGHTS!

135 lbs.: Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Priscila Cachoeira — Jasudavicius def. Cachoeira by submission (d’arce choke) at 4:21 of Round Three

125 lbs.: Malcolm Gordon vs. Jimmy Flick — Flick def. Gordon by submission (arm triangle choke) at 1:17 of Round Two — HIGHLIGHTS!

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UFC 297 ESPN+ ‘PRELIMS’ PLAY-BY-PLAY RESULTS:

135 lbs.: Brad Katona vs. Garrett Armfield

Round one:

Round two:

Round three:

Final result:

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145 lbs.: Charles Jourdain vs. Sean Woodson

Round one:

Round two:

Round three:

Final result:

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135 lbs.: Serhiy Sidey vs. Ramon Taveras

Round one: Early counter left from Taveras. Sidey steadily advancing. He changes levels and puts Taveras against the fence. They separate a minute in. Body kick from Sidey, low kick behind it. Nice low kick by Taveras, who eats a shovel hook and straight right. Sidey continuing to advance, pops him with a straight right and avoids a head kick. Two minutes in. Sidey tries a head kick, lands a jab, eats a heavy body shot. Gnarly counter body shot by Taveras after avoiding a blitz. Hard Sidey low kick, jab behind it. Exchanging with two minutes to go.

Sidey continuing to look for head kicks, lands a body kick. Counter body shot by Taveras. Low kick exchange, Taveras counter left. Huge counter left by Taveras, then another good left. ESPN+ crashes and we pick back up with 46 seconds to go. 1-1-2 from Taveras as he continues to circle Sidey. Both try head kicks, then Taveras rocks him hard with a two-piece before the bell. 10-9 Taveras.

Round two: Sidey absorbs a combination and shoots. No dice. Right cross from Sidey, who continues to march forward. He shoots again, denied again. Hard counter left by Taveras, who gets rocked by a right cross. Sidey pushing forward, just misses with a spearing elbow. One minute in. Looking for head kicks, flying knee goes wide. Low kick from Sidey, who misses with another flying knee. Huge 1-2 from Taveras and down goes Sidey. Sidey immediately tries to shoot, then scrambles back to his feet. Another good sprawl. Sidey pops up and lands a right hand two minutes in. Sidey storming after him as Taveras dodges most of what’s coming his way. Sidey is an absolute bloody mess but he’s still coming. Anotehr straight left by Taveras with two minutes to go.

Sidey doing everything he can to unload on Taveras against the fence. Taveras avoiding most of it, barely blocks a head kick. Knee to the body from Sidey. Taveras 1-2 falls short. One minute to go. Sidey jacks his jaw with a pair of shovel hooks. Hard straight rights. Body kick, knee, elbows, uppercuts in the clinch. One more elbow and jab before the bell. 10-9 Sidey.

Round three: Heavy 1-2 from Taveras, then a 3-2 soon after. Body kick to jab by Sidey. Check hook just misses a minute in. Hard right cross to body kick. 1-2. Taveras knocks him back with a straight left and eats a body kick for his trouble. Body kick to 3-2 by Taveras. Low kick by Sidey. Taveras straight left two minutes in. Hard two-piece by Sidey and it’s back to attacking against the fence. Knee, elbow, right cross. Head kick attempt. They pause to give Sidey his mouthpiece back. Two minutes to go.

Quick counters by Taveras. Sidey body kick, combination whiffs. Hard body kick. Low kick, then a clean flying knee that Taveras shrugs off. One minute to go. Trading jabs near the fence. Sidey body kick and counter elbow. Taveras fires some heavy artillery in the last 10 seconds, then eats a body kick at the bell. 10-9 Sidey.

Final result:

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115 lbs.: Gillian Robertson vs. Polyana Viana

Round one: Both whiff with their first punches. Viana firing counters, lands a body kick. Robertson changes levels and spins her down into half guard via single-leg. One minute in. Robertson looking to isolate Viana’s left arm and set up a kimura. Straight armbar now, loses it two minutes in. Looking to pass, unable so far. Robetson pops her with a pair of elbows and uses the distraction to move to mount, then the back with two minutes to go.

Robertson quickly cinches up the arm triangle and this looks deep. Impressive defense from Viana to survive and Robertson goes back to chasing back mount. One hook in. Back to mount with a minute to go, and when Viana tries to sweep, Robertson wraps up an armbar. Viana stacks, then slams her way out. Robertson quickly scrambles to her feet. 10-9 Robetson.

Round two: Low kick from Robertson. Viana launching punching flurries. She stiff-arms Robertson away to deny the first level change. Solid left hand from Robertson, who runs the pipe for another single-leg takedown a minute in. On top in half guard. She quickly moves to the back, landing punches. Another arm triangle, no dice, elbows instead before retaking the back and flattening Viana out. Robertson piling up right hands two minutes in. Looking for the RNC, then back to elbows. Two minutes to go.

Viana covering up and Robertson just ramps up the right hands to force the stoppage.

Final result: Robertson def. Viana by TKO (punches) — WATCH HIGHLIGHTS!

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170 lbs.: Yohan Lainesse vs. Sam Patterson

Round one: Patterson keeping his distance and trying to jab. Lainesse falls short with a right hand. One minute in. Solid counters from Patterson, who eats a solid right cross. Lainesse tries to capitalize and takes him to the fence, only for Patterson to grab a front headlock and snap him down to his knees. Looking for the back, one hook in. Patterson hunting the RNC and quickly sneaks his forearm under Lainesse’s chin to force a frantic tap.

Final result: Patterson def. Lainesse by submission (rear-naked choke) — WATCH HIGHLIGHTS!

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135 lbs.: Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Priscila Cachoeira

Round one: Cachoeira throwing heat right off the bat, clubbing Jasudavicius with a left hand. Jasudavicius changes levels, absorbing a knee but bullying Cachoeira to the mat. Cachoeira looks for a leg as Jasudavicius tries to secure a better position, ultimately settling for half guard. One minute in. Now Jasudavicius postures up and takes side control. Moving to mount and landing punches as he does. Now the back and she’s got Cachoeira flattened out as she unloads. Back to mount. Hard elbow by Jasudavicius. Posturing up to fire off a barrage of punches. Two minutes to go.

Cachoeira trying to hold Jasudavicius close and keep her from posturing but eating plenty of shots anyway. Jasudavicius just mauling her from the top. One minute to go. Continuing to methodically beat the stuffing out of Cachoeira. This continues until the bell. 10-7 Jasudavicius.

Round two: Cachoeira loading up on the right uppercut to try and scare Jasudavicius off. She lands a couple leg kicks, then gets put on her butt by a clean straight right. Jasudavicius follows her down into half guard and gets back to relentlessly punching her. One minute in. Jasudavicius quickly retakes mount. Playing tight on top. Two minutes in. Back to side control, swatting away with left hands. Not quite as consistent a barrage as in the first right. Cachoeira turns into or and Jasudavicius wraps up a d’arce. It looks deep, but she loses it with two minutes to go.

Elbows from Jasudavicius, then a much deeper d’arce. This looks airtight but Cachoeira’s not going out. She pops out with a minute to go and Jasudavicius goes back to abusing her from mount instead. She continues doing damage until the bell. 10-8 Jasudavicius.

Round three: Cachoeira looking for jabs as she plods forward. She catches Jasudavicius with an uppercut and denies the first takedown attempt. Jasudavicius circling and throwing front kicks. Nice straight right a minute in, then another. She slips and eats some solid punches. Cachoeira still wading after her and throwing. She sprawls on a shot, eats a knee. Trading punches as Jasudavicius wades into the clinch, then separates. Another good sprawl two minutes in. Jasudavicius sprints after her and gets tossed aside, eating a huge punch as she does, but powers through to drag her into side control. Right to the crucifix, dropping punches. North-south with two minutes to go.

Shin to the neck by Jasudavicius as she continues to pound away. Attacking the body now. One minute to go. Cachoeira turns and Jasudavicius wraps up the d’arce again, this time forcing a tap to end one of the most one-sided fights in recent memory.

Final result: Jasudavicius def. Cachoeira by submission (d’arce choke)

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125 lbs.: Malcolm Gordon vs. Jimmy Flick

Round one: Gordon coming out hot behind the jab. He catches Flick ducking with an uppercut, stops the next shot, then takes him to the fence. Flick tries a head-and-arm throw, which Gordon avoids before slamming him into side control. Flick quickly regains guard. Gordon postures up for some hard shots but opens himself up for a triangle. Flick trying to tighten it up as Gordon continues to swat him. Gordon stacking, lands a good elbow. He finally pops his head free and continues to land ground-and-pound. Flick trying to use the fence to stand, Gordon snuffs it out with two minutes to go.

Gordon continuing to pound away with punches and elbows. One minute to go. Flick just can’t get a scramble going as Gordon works him over. When he makes a bit of progress, Gordon latches onto a guillotine. It looks incredibly tight, but Flick somehow sweeps into top half guard and clamps down on a Von Flue choke. Gordon saved by the bell. 10-9 Gordon.

Round two: Low kick from Flick, combo from Gordon. Gordon pushing forward with volume, shrugging off a left hook to buzz Flick against the fence. Gordon putting it on him as Flick covers up and retreats. Just as Flick seems to be crumbling, a reactive takedown puts him on top, where he threatens the back before wrapping up an arm triangle. This one’s abominably deep and there’s the tap.

Final result: Flick def. Gordon by submission (arm-triangle choke) — WATCH HIGHLIGHTS!

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