Why Are Some UFC Fights 3 Rounds and Others Have 5? Exploring Reason Behind the Discrepancy
How fighters vary their training depending on time limit?
The number of rounds either favors fighters or is a challenge to them considering their skill sets. An explosive fighter like Conor McGregor tends to start fast and then fade as the fight progresses. Meanwhile, a fighter with superb cardio, like Nate Diaz, thrives in five-round fights.
Some fighters perform their best at the beginning of the fight and put their foot on the gas from the word get-go. However, that might take a toll on their cardio. Other fighters take some time to settle down before they can eventually showcase the full array of their skills. Five-round fights are better suited for those athletes.
Depending on the number of rounds, fighters need to vary their training and strategy. Preparing cardio for a five-round fight is much harder than doing so for a three-round fight. Also, fighters need to conserve their energy better for 25-minute fights. That said, a fighter can’t afford to take rounds off in longer fights as well, as it could see the opposition taking an unassailable lead in the scorecard.
Combat sports, especially in a top organization like UFC, require proper planning besides athleticism and skills. The strategies of fighters and their camps make this beautiful yet action-packed sport even more intriguing.
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