{"id":13514,"date":"2022-01-03T21:37:56","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T21:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fightersvault.com\/?p=13514"},"modified":"2022-06-27T19:44:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T19:44:23","slug":"how-many-rounds-are-in-mma-fights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightersvault.com\/how-many-rounds-are-in-mma-fights\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Rounds Are In MMA Fights?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In recent years the popularity of MMA has exploded. Organizations such as the UFC <\/a>and Bellator <\/a>have become global brands generating billions of dollars of revenue every year and producing several international superstars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The number of rounds in a MMA fight may vary depending on the promotion. However, most leading promotions such as the UFC and Bellator follow the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts<\/a>. These unified rules were established to protect the safety of fighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article will discuss how many rounds are in a MMA fight and how long each round lasts. We will also look at how the number and duration of rounds can depend on the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n The majority of American MMA organisations follow the Unified Rules of MMA<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Unified Rules of MMA state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each round shall consist of a five minute duration, with a one minute rest period between rounds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n a.<\/strong> No contests shall exceed five rounds or twenty-five minutes. The table below shows the number of rounds and rest periods for both title and non-title fights in the worlds leading mixed martial arts organisations. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Many Rounds Are There in MMA Fights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
b. <\/strong>Bouts may consist of one, two, three, four, or five rounds, with a five minute duration.
c. <\/strong>No contestant shall compete for more than five rounds or twenty-five minutes of fighting in a twenty-four hour period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n