Prepare for an unforgettable night of MMA action as UFC 297 ignites the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and lands in the UK on Saturday, January 20, 2023.
Mark your calendars and set your alarms for 11:00 PM GMT to witness the electrifying battles unfold live on TNT Sports Pay Per View (£19.99) UFC TV PASS and UFC Fight Pass.
Here’s everything you need to know to catch all the thrilling action, including the fight card and where to watch.
Who Will Fight at UFC 297?
The main event will feature a clash for the UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion Sean Strickland and former KSW Welterweight Champion Dricus du Plessis is expected to headline the event.
Fresh off one of the most impressive performances of 2023, Sean Strickland will defend his UFC middleweight title for the first time on Jan. 20, when he takes on South African slugger Drikas du Plessis in the main event of UFC 297 at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. Israel’s Adesanya came as no surprise to those in the new champ’s gym, and now he will look to cement his place at the top of the 185-pound weight class by defeating the perfect du Plessis in six UFC fights.
Also, a new champion will be crowned in the women’s bantamweight division, as Raquel Pennington promises fireworks with Mayra Bueno Silva in a co-main event.
Where is UFC 297?
UFC 297 will be held at the iconic Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When is UFC 297?
For UK fans UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis is scheduled for Sunday, January 21 and The main card starts at 3:00 AM BST with prelims happening two hours before that.
How Can I Watch UFC 297 in the UK?
MMA fans in the UK can catch all the action live and exclusively on TNT Sports Pay Per View (£19.99) for the main card. For a comprehensive viewing experience, UFC Fight Pass offers access to the prelims, early prelims, and exclusive content related to the event. Also, you can Watch Here at a cheap rate.
Don’t miss a moment of the action-packed UFC 297. Tune in to TNT Sports Pay-Per-View or UFC Fight Pass to experience the thrilling action of the fight
UFC 297 fight card
Main card
- Sean Strickland (c) vs. Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight title
- Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva for the UFC bantamweight title
- Neil Magny vs. Mike Malott; Welterweights
- Chris Curtis vs. Marc-Andre Barriault; Middleweights
- Arnold Allen vs. Movsar Evloev; Featherweights
Prelims
- Brad Katona vs. Garrett Armfield; Bantamweights
- Charles Jourdain vs. Sean Woodson; Featherweights
- Serhiy Sidey vs. Ramon Taveras; Bantamweights
- Gillian Robertson vs. Polyana Viana; Strawweight
Early Prelims
- Yohan Lainesse vs. Sam Patterson; Welterweights
- Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Priscila Cachoeira; Flyweights
- Malcolm Gordon vs. Jimmy Flick; Flyweights