UFC 297 Recap: Confusion Reigns as Charles Jourdain Initially Celebrates Victory, Plus Other Highlights

 UFC 297 on Sunday saw its fair share of confusion, notably in the featherweight fight between Charles Jourdain and Sean Woodson. Veteran announcer Bruce Buffer initially declared Woodson the winner via split decision, leading to a celebratory reaction from Jourdain and the crowd. However, it was later clarified that Woodson was the actual winner, though even Woodson seemed momentarily uncertain.

The event showcased notable performances, including undefeated Russian Movsar Evloev's clinical unanimous decision win over Arnold Allen. Evloev's versatile skills were on display as he combined grappling and striking to secure the victory, improving his record to 18-0. After the fight, Evloev expressed readiness to face the winner of the upcoming title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria.

In another bout, Chris Curtis secured a split decision victory against Marc-Andre Barriault, while Neil Magny staged a stunning comeback against Mike Malott, securing a third-round TKO. Magny weathered the storm after a challenging start and capitalized on late takedowns to secure the victory.

The early prelims featured impressive submissions, with Jimmy Flick making a comeback in UFC flyweight history by securing a second-round submission victory despite being outlanded in significant strikes. Jasmine Jasudavicius and Sam Patterson also secured submission victories in their respective fights.

Moving to the preliminary card, Gillian Robertson scored a TKO victory over Polyana Viana, and Ramon Taveras claimed a split decision win in his UFC debut against Serhiy Sidey. The preliminary card concluded with Garrett Armfield's dominant striking display in a unanimous decision victory over Brad Katona.

The full UFC 297 card showcased various fighting styles and unexpected outcomes, making for an eventful day of mixed martial arts action.

**TALE OF THE TAPE: Strickland vs. du Plessis at UFC 297**

In anticipation of the highly awaited clash between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297, let's take a closer look at the fighters' statistics:

Sean Strickland:

- **Record:** 28 wins, 5 losses
- **Height:** 185cm
- **Weight:** 84kg
- **Reach:** 76 inches
- **Average Fight Time:** 14 minutes and 43 seconds

Dricus du Plessis:

- **Record:** 20 wins, 2 losses
- **Height:** 185cm
- **Weight:** 84kg
- **Reach:** 76 inches
- **Average Fight Time:** 9 minutes and 11 seconds

**FULL UFC 297 CARD (ALL TIMES AEDT):**

*Main card (from 2pm)*

The Tale of the Tape sets the stage for what promises to be an intense and closely contested battle between Strickland and du Plessis. UFC 297's main card, scheduled to start at 2pm, is brimming with anticipation as these skilled fighters prepare to showcase their talents in the octagon.

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