[ With a slot at UFC 300 hanging in the balance, Jim Miller (37-17 MMA, 26-16 UFC) needed a solid performance against Gabriel Benitez (23-12 MMA, 7-7 UFC), and preferably one that left him relatively unscathed. Miller found himself in an intense battle with fellow lightweight Gabriel Benitez through nearly two and a half rounds. … Read more
[ Jan 20, 2024; Toronto, Canada, USA; Sam Patterson (blue gloves) celebrates defeating Yohan Lainesse (red glove) during UFC 297 at ScotiaBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports “I would love a busy year. As long as I’m healthy, I’d like to compete. That’s why the move up to welterweight was smart, as well. … Read more
[ The UFC’s first pay-per-view of the year is likely to prove to be far from the most memorable, but UFC 297 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto did prove significant with two new champions crowned. In the main event, Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) edged Sean Strickland (28-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) by split … Read more
[ TORONTO – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 297 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $285,500. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy. UFC 297 took place at Scotiabank Arena … Read more
