UFC Vegas 116 matched the promotional record for the most fights decided by the judges on a single event, with 11 of 13 bouts going the distance. The previous record was set at UFC 263, headlined by Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori. Only two finishes occurred on the card: a submission by Jackson McVay and a knockout by Ryan Spann. The high number of decisions made for a long night with limited stoppages. Fans who chose sleep over watching the event likely made the right call given the lackluster finish rate.
UFC Vegas 116 etched itself into the record books on April 26 for all the wrong reasons, matching the all-time promotional mark for the most judged decisions on a single card when 11 of 13 bouts went the full distance.
The feat ties what was previously set at UFC 263, the event headlined by Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori. With only two stoppages across the entire night, the card produced one of the lowest finish rates in recent UFC history, stretching the broadcast into the early hours for dedicated viewers.
The two fighters who did provide finishes stood out sharply against the backdrop of a grinding evening. Jackson McVay earned a submission victory, while Ryan Spann delivered the card's lone knockout. Spann, a 34-year-old light heavyweight from the United States competing out of Fortis MMA, brought his record to 24-11-0 with the finish. The six-foot-five orthodox striker carries a 79-inch reach and lands 3.19 significant strikes per minute, though his 39 percent striking accuracy reflects the aggressive, high-volume approach that has defined much of his career. He also averages 1.3 takedowns and 1.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a well-rounded threat whenever he steps inside the cage.
Why it matters
- Eleven decisions on one card ties a UFC record previously set at UFC 263
- Only two finishes — one submission, one knockout — across 13 bouts represents an exceptionally low stoppage rate
- Spann's knockout was among the few highlights on a night dominated by championship rounds and judges' scorecards
