Are title fights longer? How long do entire UFC events last? We'll answer all of your questions about the duration of UFC fights.
How long is a UFC fight?
The average UFC fight is three, five-minute rounds, with a one minute interval in between rounds. A standard UFC takes 17 minutes unless the fight does not go the distance.
Main events, typically the final fight on a main card is longer. A main card fight consists of five, five-minute rounds, with a one minute interval in between rounds. A main event lasts a maximum of 29 minutes.
Are UFC title fights longer?
UFC title fights are always a main event, and consists of five, five-minute rounds.
How long is an entire UFC event?
An average UFC event typically consists of 10 fights. UFC events include prelims and main card fights, and the entire event typically lasts five to six hours.
A main card typically consists of five fights, and lasts three to four hours.
The entire duration of a UFC event includes the fights themselves, fighter walkouts, fighter introductions, fight previews, promos, and commercial breaks.
