- There is no specific number on how many fights the UFC has had.
- The UFC has already held over 650 events in three decades of championing the sport.
- There are roughly 42 UFC cards each year, including fight night and pay-per-view events.
Since its founding in 1993, the UFC has brought professional MMA fighting to the next level by spearheading its development and becoming the leading fight promotion of the sport. They signed the best athletes in the promotion and showcased them through different fight cards and events on a regular basis.
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The Las Vegas-based promotion also gave fans an opportunity to place online sportsbook bets on their favourite fighters, but how many fights has the UFC had so far?
How Many Fights Has UFC Had So Far?
There is no specific number on how many fights the UFC has already had throughout their entire tenure as an organization, but as of Dec. 9, 2023, they have held 673 events across 29 countries. Most of their fight cards took place in the United States and Canada.
How Many Minutes Is a Full UFC Fight?
A full UFC fight can last 17 or 29 minutes, including the one-minute break in each round. There are two durations in a UFC match because it can be booked in a three-round or a five-round fight. Five-round fights are usually title fights and main event fights.
How Many Fight Nights Are There in a Year?
The UFC has steadily increased the number of fight nights yearly, and since 2019, there have been an average of 30 fight nights in a calendar year. This number excludes the pay-per-view events, which usually hovers around 12-13.
Where Can I Watch Old UFC Fights?
Fans can watch the UFC via ESPN and ESPN+ and subscribe through Fight Pass. However, only fight night cards and prelims bouts of a PPV event are free when subscribed to these platforms because there is an additional fee to watch the main card.
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