A war was promised in the UFC 297 headliner and a war is exactly what was provided . Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis battled it out for 25 minutes, rightfully earning themselves a fight of the night bonus in the process. There was a lot of talk leading into the event, with many factors being questioned by fans. Some pondered whether ‘Stillknocks’ could keep the pace in the latter rounds, while others commented on the then champion’s ability to withstand the power coming from his opponent.