How many rounds are there in UFC fights? How long is each round?

Your average UFC fight is a brutal affair, but how long are they and are there any differences between formats? Let’s get to know the rules.

Reem AbdalazemPaul RudderEnglish_ASUpdate: Mar 9th, 2024 17:16 EST0

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When the Ultimate Fighting Championship emerged in 1993 as a professional mixed martial arts organization, few could have expected the way in which it would revolutionize the fight business worldwide. Indeed, what we now commonly know as UFC has been a true game changer. Today the promotion features the large majority of the world’s best fighters from a variety of MMA disciplines, including karate, jiu-jitsu, boxing, wrestling, and other combat sports.

So, how long does a UFC fight last?

Before we get to that, it’s worth noting that UFC fights are sanctioned under rules established by the New Jersey Athletic Control Board (NJACB) under the name “Unified Mixed Martial Arts Rules”, however, there are other states such as Nevada, Louisiana, and California who have decided to adopt them as opposed to coming up with their own.