Main Card - UFC/MMA
In the UFC, the main card typically includes 5 fights, including the main event and co-main event. It serves as the primary showcase for the organization, where the highest-profile fighters compete and championship outcomes are determined. Being placed on the main card is a status indicator for a fighter: it signifies that the UFC recognizes both commercial and athletic value in them. The main cards of numbered PPVs are the most prestigious.
Main Card
The main card of UFC 300 was one of the most stacked in history, featuring three title fights and top-tier fighters in every match. This event showcased the best that the UFC has to offer in terms of fight quality on a single card.
Main Card & UFC Prelims
The Prelims precede the Main Card and feature lower-profile fights. Moving up from the prelims to the main card represents a significant advancement in a UFC fighter's career. UFC Prelims.
FAQ - Main Card
How many fights are typically on a main card?
A standard UFC main card has 5 fights. However, for special events like milestone numbered cards (UFC 200, 300), the UFC may expand the main card to 6 or more fights.
Does being on the main card affect a fighter's pay?
Not directly based on card position, but main card fighters tend to have better contracts due to their established status. In PPVs, main event fighters may receive a share of the sales.
