Rankings Tracker: Which Ranked Fighters are Competing at UFC 297?

A buzz of excitement surrounds UFC 297—the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first pay-per-view of the year this Saturday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It may not boast the most star-studded card, but the show brings forth a collection of bouts featuring several ranked fighters.

Let us look at the skilled athletes who are not only fighting for victory but also a significant climb in the Sherdog rankings:

The main attraction of the event features a middleweight championship showdown between Strickland and the formidable Du Plessis. Strickland, currently ranked No. 12 in the Sherdog pound-for-pound rankings, faces a unique challenge from Du Plessis, currently unlisted in the P4P standings.…