Is UFC Superior to Boxing?

When it comes to the fight game, most people consider boxing the best. For years, if you wanted to see a professional fighter, you bet on a boxer and accepted all of the rules and traditions that came with it.

This began to change as the UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship grew in popularity and as most sports news began to highlight UFC. Currently, it has taken over.

Both are excellent premier combat sports, but the UFC has many advantages over boxing. This article will explain why UFC is superior to boxing and what advantages UFC has over boxing.

Top Fighters

When compared to boxing, the UFC has the best fighters. Before competing in the UFC, UFC fighters must first qualify by winning fights in smaller promotions.

As a result, you can be confident that the best will face the best in a UFC match. There is no such qualification process in boxing.

On the other hand, the top boxing fighters are all over the place, and it’s difficult to tell who is the best.

Fair Outcomes and Decisions

If you lose a match in the UFC, you lose a title shot, but it’s not like you’ll never get another chance. When you lose a match in boxing, you are stripped of everything. 

Boxing desperately needs fairness, as no one wants to see someone “robbed” of a victory simply because he had a bad night at work.

Unlike in boxing, where referees can sway the fight in favor of one fighter or another, the UFC is fair to both sides.

In the UFC, If a fight is called off due to an illegal move or an injury stoppage, it’s over, and there’s no turning back.

UFC Fights have Fewer Rounds

A single boxing match can last 12 rounds, giving fighters less time to recover from injuries and determining who has the advantage over their opponent.

UFC fights typically last five rounds (with some exceptions), allowing for more action without over-exerting either fighters or fans.

These rounds are also longer.

A Wider Range of Fighters, Styles, and Techniques

UFC fighters are not restricted to boxers or kickboxers.

Because there are no weight classes in the UFC, smaller fighters have the same chance as bigger fighters (in boxing, there are weight classes). This allows for greater variety in fighting styles among various fighters.

Furthermore, a fighter can win a fight in various ways other than by knockout or decision.

For example, if someone is knocked out and then loses by TKO (Technical Knockout), they may still be considered the winner even if they were knocked out by an illegal blow later deemed unlawful.

Submissions, mat wrestling, takedowns, punching, and footwork also give the UFC an advantage over boxing.

Premier World Champion in Each Division

Multiple champions per weight class are possible in boxing. At the moment, there are several versions of the WBA super bantamweight champion.

Furthermore, there are multiple world champions in a single division. This means that the same fighter can win multiple belts in different weight classes, confusing fans and competitors alike.

The UFC, on the other hand, has one champion for each division. This makes it very clear for fans who want to know who holds the title in a specific weight class.

Cage Fights, Not Ring Fights

Some argue that ring fighting is more exciting than cage fighting, but I disagree. Ring fighters must be concerned about falling through the ropes if they are knocked out or taken down. Cage fighters do not have this issue, and they can use the cage as a weapon rather than just their hands and feet.

Submission Holds (More Exciting and Dramatic Than Knockouts)

Fights in boxing end when one fighter knocks out the other before getting up off the mat (or canvas). 

Knockouts can be an exciting moment, but it’s a little anticlimactic for those who don’t know what’s going on between rounds.

Submission holds frequently take longer to complete than knockouts. When one fighter locks in a chokehold or a submission hold, the other has several seconds — or even minutes — to tap out before passing out from lack of oxygen. This makes the UFC more interesting.

Verdict

You now understand why the UFC is superior to boxing and is sweeping the top combat sports. The UFC is a more complete sport because it offers a fantastic experience and plenty of excitement.

Everything comes down to submission holds, better fighters, cage fights, fewer rounds, one championship, fair results, and rulings.

Which do you prefer, the UFC or boxing?