With the UFC preparing for the new year 2024, people are then curious to know what new big bouts are set to be announced in January. This January there are several big fights scheduled and things are only going to get more intense in the year ahead for any MMA fan. Who and what are the main characters and occurrences to look forward to this month?
UFC 2024 Schedule: Major Fights in January
January 2024 has several big UFC bouts that will attract renowned fighters and amazing fights. The month kicks off with **UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2 fight scheduled for January 13 in UFC Apex, Las Vegas. Light heavyweights Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker will meet for the second time, and both want to establish themselves as championship contenders. Their initial fight was rather bitter, and as a result, this matchup was one of the most expected by fans and observers.
Next up will be UFC 297, which is scheduled for January 21 at the Scotiabank arena in Toronto, Canada, as per UFC. These pairs of fighters specialise in striking and are rated high on the resiliency scale, thus expecting an irresistible main event. Strickland is coming off of his recent wins while Du Plessis will look to establish himself as one of the top contenders in the division.
Another event of interest is UFC Fight Night on 27 January”, which contains several rather tepid fights as per ESPN. Some of the rivalries are still being confirmed, but general fans should brace for action from new-breed talents as well as great fighters across different weight categories.
What Makes These Fights Significant?
These fights are not just for the entertainment of fans but also matter when it comes to title shots and rankings within a specific division. For instance, the winner of the fight between Ankalaev and Walker could be nearer to a title fight within the light heavyweight division. In the same way, Strickland vs. Du Plessis may determine for each of them the path to future championships.
Do you have any favorite fighters or specific fights you are waiting for this January? I want to know your opinion, on which fight you predict will have a more significant effect on the UFC.
Besides these major events, fans should not miss the new talents during the festive month. This has always been evident in the UFC events always presenting fresh talents that can cause a shift within their respective weight classes.
As we gaze towards the future and the month of January, this can only mean one thing, UFC 2024 is shaping up to be a thrilling ride. Thus, there is always a lot for the fans to look forward to when they are watching these matches that feature rematches, title implications, and youthful talents.
