UFC Event Structure and Fight Card Layout
A typical UFC event consists of 10–15 fights spread across preliminary, early preliminary, and main-card stages. Preliminary fights air on UFC Fight Pass or regional broadcast partners; main-card fights air on pay-per-view or cable television. At rafi888, we open markets for all main-card fights and select preliminary bouts, depending on regional interest and broadcast availability.
Each fight is a one-on-one matchup between two fighters in a specific weight class: heavyweight, light heavyweight, middleweight, welterweight, lightweight, featherweight, or bantamweight. Fights are typically three rounds (subject to verification per round) for non-title bouts and five rounds for championship fights. The fighter who wins the most rounds, or who wins by knockout or submission before the final bell, takes the victory.
UFC events are numbered sequentially (UFC 290, UFC 291, etc.) and often held in major cities. Recent events have been held in Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi, and international venues. When an event is scheduled, rafi888 opens markets 1–2 weeks in advance, giving you time to research fighter form, injury status, and historical matchups before placing your market.
Fight Outcomes and Settlement Rules
UFC fights settle on one of five outcomes: fighter A wins by knockout (KO), fighter A wins by submission, fighter A wins by judges' decision, draw, or no contest. Each outcome is determined by official UFC referees and judges, and the result is announced immediately after the fight concludes.
UFC Settlement Outcomes
- Knockout (KO): One fighter is unable to continue; referee stops the fight.
- Submission: One fighter taps out or is forced to submit; referee stops the fight.
- Judges' Decision: Fight goes the distance; judges score the rounds and declare a winner (unanimous, split, or majority decision).
- Draw: Judges score the fight as tied; both fighters receive equal points.
- No Contest: Fight is stopped due to injury, foul, or other circumstances; no winner is declared.
At rafi888, we settle markets based on the official UFC broadcast and verified scorecards. If a fight is stopped due to a cut or injury, we follow the UFC's official ruling. If judges' scorecards are split or controversial, we settle on the official announcement — no re-scoring, no alternative interpretations. This ensures every market settles fairly and transparently.
Markets on rafi888 typically close subject to verification before a fight begins, so you have time to place your market but cannot adjust after the action starts. Once a fight concludes, settlement happens within subject to verification of the official decision. If there is a post-fight review or appeal, we hold settlement until the UFC's final ruling is confirmed.
Event Timing and Time Zone Considerations
UFC events are typically held on Saturday evenings in North America, which translates to Sunday morning or afternoon in Jakarta and Surabaya. Plan your schedule accordingly.
Most UFC events are held on Saturday evenings in Las Vegas (Pacific Time, UTC-7 or UTC-8 depending on daylight saving). When converted to Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+7), a Saturday 10:00 PM Las Vegas start becomes Sunday 1:00 PM in Jakarta. For Surabaya and eastern regions observing WITA (UTC+8), the same event starts at 2:00 PM Sunday.
When you log into rafi888, our UFC lobby displays upcoming fights with automatic time-zone conversion. If you are in Bandung or Medan, you see the local WIB time; if you are in eastern Indonesia, you see WITA. This prevents confusion and ensures you do not miss market-close deadlines.
UFC events often cluster around holidays. During Idul Fitri or Idul Adha, UFC may schedule international events to capture peak viewership. Our rafi888 team monitors the official UFC calendar and opens markets as soon as fight cards are announced. You can set notifications in your account so you are alerted when new UFC markets open.
Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payment Flow for UFC Markets
To place a market on UFC fights, you first fund your rafi888 account. We accept DANA, e-wallet, mobile banking, local payment, online payment, e-wallet, and direct bank transfers from mobile banking, local payment, online payment, and e-wallet. Deposits process within standard verification windows — typically within minutes for e-wallets and a few hours for bank transfers.
Payment Methods at rafi888
We support 9 payment channels: mobile banking, local payment, online payment, e-wallet, mobile banking, local payment, online payment, e-wallet, mobile banking, local payment. Choose the method that works best for your banking setup.
Once your balance is live, you navigate to the UFC section, select a fight, and place your market. Winnings accumulate in your account balance in real time. When you are ready to withdraw, you request a payout through the same payment method you used to deposit. Our compliance team cross-checks your identity and account history before processing — this is standard security practice and may take longer than deposits, but it protects both you and our platform.
Withdrawals are subject to verification windows. We do not charge withdrawal fees, but your bank or e-wallet provider may apply their own transfer charges. Check your account settings to confirm your preferred withdrawal method before you request a payout. If you have questions about deposit or withdrawal status, our support team in Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung is available to assist.
UFC Market Types on rafi888
rafi888 offers several UFC market types, each with different settlement rules:
- Fight Winner: Which fighter wins the bout (Fighter A, Fighter B, or Draw). Settles on the official decision.
- Method of Victory: How the fight ends (KO, Submission, Decision, or No Contest). Settles on the official outcome.
- Round Betting: Which round the fight ends (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, or Goes the Distance). Settles based on when the fight concludes.
- Parlay Markets: Combine multiple fights into a single market. All selections must win for the parlay to settle as a winner.
Each market type has different odds and risk profiles. Fight Winner markets are straightforward; Method of Victory markets are more specific and typically offer higher odds. Round Betting requires precise prediction and carries higher variance. Parlay markets combine multiple fights, so a single upset can void the entire parlay.
Our rafi888 team updates odds in real time as fighter news breaks — injuries, weight-cut issues, or late-notice opponent changes. If a fighter withdraws and the fight is cancelled, we void all markets on that fight and return your stake. If a fight is rescheduled to a later date, markets remain open until the new fight date arrives.