Sean Strickland Announced as First Inductee in UFC Hall of Fame

Canadian mixed martial artist Sean Strickland has been announced as the first inductee in the 2024 UFC Hall of Fame class. The announcement was made during a press conference in Toronto, Ontario, where Strickland received a rousing ovation from the crowd.

In other UFC news, a middleweight contest between Chris Curtis and Marc-Andre Barriault concluded with Curtis claiming a victory by unanimous decision. Curtis showcased his skills and experience, securing a win with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in his favor.

The event also featured a featherweight bout between Arnold Allen and Movsar Evloev. Despite Allen’s valiant efforts, the Russian fighter ultimately emerged victorious, likely securing a win on the judges’ scorecards.

The preliminary card saw several exciting matchups, including a bantamweight fight between Brad Katona and Garrett Armfield. Katona showcased his skills early on, landing significant strikes and securing takedowns to win the match.

In a featherweight clash, Sean “The Sniper” Woodson faced off against Charles “Air” Jourdain. Woodson’s defensive skills were on full display as he expertly evaded Jourdain’s attacks. The contest ended in a controversial decision, with Woodson ultimately declared the winner.

The event also featured exciting bouts between Serhiy Sidey and Ramon Taveras, Gillian “The Savage” Robertson and Polyana Viana, and Yohan Lainesse and “The Future” in a flyweight matchup.

UFC 297, headlined by the highly anticipated middleweight title fight between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis, promises to be a thrilling event. UFC President Dana White has also hinted at an upcoming announcement regarding the first defense of Leon Edwards’ title.

Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of the UFC on TNT Sports as the organization continues to deliver top-notch mixed martial arts action.