Fight Facts: UFC 299 ‘O’Malley vs. Vera 2’

Fight Facts is a breakdown of all of the interesting information and Octagon oddities on every card, with some puns, references and portmanteaus to keep things fun. These deep stat dives delve into the numbers, providing historical context and telling the stories behind those numbers.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF UFC FIGHTS: 7,564

TOTAL NUMBER OF UFC EVENTS: 682

The Ultimate Fighting Championship went all out in Miami for UFC 299, with 14 well-made matches and very little filler. With high expectations coming into it, the fight card largely delivered with some spectacular finishes and thrilling comebacks. This event featured a near-record number of takedowns landed, a few obvious extra checks for…