Technical Breakdown: UFC 297 Recap

Technical Knockout: Hardcore-Casual MMA Podcast

Summary

In this episode of Tactical Knockout, the hosts recap UFC 297 and discuss the main event between Sean Strickland and DDP. They analyze the close decision and share their thoughts on the fighters' performances. The hosts also discuss possible matchups for the new middleweight champion, Raquel Pennington's redemption arc, and the mixed results of Canadian fighters on the card. They highlight impressive performances on the preliminary card and discuss Jasmine Jasudavicius' dominant win over Priscila Cachoeira. The episode concludes with a preview of the next card and the hosts' final thoughts.

Takeaways

The main event between Sean Strickland and Drakkar Klose was a close fight, with a contentious decision. Both fighters had their moments, but the hosts felt that Drakkar Klose deserved the victory.

Raquel Pennington's win in the co-main event showcased her redemption arc and solidified her position as a top contender in the women's bantamweight division.

The preliminary card featured several impressive performances, including Chris Curtis' win over Marc-Andre Barriault and Julian Robertson's dominant victory over Pollyana Viana.

Canadian fighters had mixed results on the card, with the female fighters performing well and the male fighters struggling.

Jasmine Jasudavicius' dominant win over Priscila Cachoeira was a standout performance on the card.

Jimmy Flick's submission victory and Malcolm Gordon's retirement were notable moments on the preliminary card.

The hosts previewed the upcoming card and expressed their excitement for future matchups.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Main Event Recap

07:09 Possible Matchups for the New Middleweight Champion

10:15 Raquel Pennington's Redemption Arc

16:16 Impressive Performances on the Preliminary Card

25:00 Canadian Fighters' Mixed Results

26:22 Jasmine Jasudavicius Dominates Priscila Cachoeira

28:19 Jimmy Flick's Submission Victory and Malcolm Gordon's Retirement

30:14 Conclusion and Preview of the Next Card

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