UFC is the biggest MMA promotion that hosts around 40 events each year, with each event including between 10 and 13 fights. And how long do UFC fights last you may ask? UFC non-title and non-main event fights last 3 rounds while main events and title fights include 5 rounds of action. Each UFC round …
The UFC hosts events just about every weekend. Some events are listed as Fight Nights while the others are numbered UFC events. If you are new to the game, you might wonder – what is the exact difference between these two? What do the Numbers Mean in the UFC? The number after the “UFC” stands …
Due to the nature of the sport, you can’t see your favorite UFC fighters fight every weekend. In fact, it can often take a year or two before you see them again inside the octagon. To be more specific, how often do UFC fighters fight on average? UFC fighters compete between 2 and 3 times …
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Watching the UFC events, you have likely heard people using the term “undisputed champion” quite a lot. But what undisputed UFC champion means, and after all, how does it differ from other statuses? UFC’s undisputed champion is a current titleholder in the specific weight class. In the UFC, there is one belt per each of …
Watching the UFC events, you can often see UFC fighters touching gloves before or at the start of a match. You maybe wonder, why do they do this? What the glove touch represents in the UFC? UFC fighters touch gloves at the start of a match as a sign of respect. This “professional courtesy” has …
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In 2021, 170 UFC matches have ended in either KO or TKO. However, these two outcomes might be confusing as both are listed as “finishes” and there are many people thinking KO and TKO actually have the same meaning. What is the difference between KO and TKO in MMA? A “TKO” means “Technical Knockout”. It …
