No contest - UFC/MMA
In the UFC, a no contest occurs under specific circumstances. The most common cause during a fight is an accidental foul (such as a severe eye poke) that prevents a fighter from continuing before the judges' scores can be consulted. If the foul occurs after the halfway point of the fight, it goes to a technical decision; if it happens before, it's ruled a no contest. A no contest can also be declared post-fight when a fighter tests positive for banned substances according to USADA: the original result is overturned and converted to NC. This has happened numerous times in UFC history, with fights initially recorded as wins being changed to no contests after the discovery of prohibited substances. A no contest does not count as a win or loss on the fighter's official record.
No contest
The fight between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad at UFC Fight Night 187 was declared a no contest after an accidental eye poke in the second round rendered Muhammad unable to continue. The result was an NC because the foul was accidental and occurred before the halfway point of the fight.
No contest & DQ
No contest and DQ are both unusual results but are very different. A no contest nullifies the fight without winners, while a DQ (disqualification) declares a winner: the fighter who suffered the intentional foul wins by disqualification, and the other loses. DQ.
FAQ - No contest
When is a no contest declared?
A no contest is declared when an accidental foul prevents continuation before the halfway point of the fight, or post-fight when a fighter tests positive for banned substances.
Does a no contest affect a fighter's record?
A no contest does not count as a win or loss. It is recorded separately in the record (for example, 15-3-0, 1 NC). It does not affect the win percentage but appears in the overall record.
