Mixed Martial Arts
The following is a list of major noteworthy MMA events during 1997 in chronological order.
| Date | Event | Alternate Name/s | Location | Attendance | PPV Buyrate | Notes |
| February 7 | UFC 12: Judgement Day | Dothan, Alabama, US | 3,100 | UFC rule change, split main tournament into heavyweight (200lbs+) and lightweight (Under 200lbs) divisions. Eight-man tournament ceases. Introduction of titles. Superfights cease. | ||
| May 30 | UFC 13: Ultimate Force | Augusta, Georgia, US | 5,100 | Closed fisted strikes to the head were banned for this event only. | ||
| July 27 | UFC 14: Showdown | Birmingham, Alabama, US | 5,000 | UFC rule change, requires fighters to use 4-6 oz gloves. | ||
| October 11 | Pride 1 | Tokyo, Japan | 47,860 | Pride FC's first event.
The event featured one kickboxing bout between Branko Cikatić and Ralph White. |
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| October 17 | UFC 15: Collision Course | Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, US | UFC rule change, redefined permissible striking areas. | |||
| December 21 | UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan | UFC 15.5 | Yokohama, Japan | 5,000 | This event featured the first appearance of longtime UFC announcer Mike Goldberg. |
Read more about this topic: 1997 In Sports
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