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Apple has added live UFC coverage to its Sports app. iPhone users can now follow fights with real-time results, fighter stats, and round-by-round updates. The change arrives just before UFC 334, which takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The update gives mixed martial arts fans another way to follow fights when they cannot watch live. Instead of only seeing a final score, they can follow key moments as they happen.
The app covers the whole fight card. That includes the early fights and the main card. Before a bout starts, fans can open each fighter's profile. It shows rank, height, weight, age, reach, and stance. The profiles help fans size up each fighter before the first bell.
Once the fight begins, the app tracks each round. It shows total strikes and significant strikes. It also lists takedowns, knockdowns, submission attempts, and control time. These numbers show how a fight is going, not just who is ahead.
Apple has also added strike maps. They show where each fighter's strikes land. New charts and small animations add more detail during the action.
UFC fights also work with Live Activities. Fans can get updates on the iPhone lock screen and on Apple Watch. They do not need to keep opening the app. It is a quick way to stay in the loop during a busy night of fights.
Game Card Sharing is included too. Users can send a UFC matchup to friends and family. To follow the sport, open Apple Sports and tap Home. Choose Edit, then add UFC to your feed.
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UFC is the latest addition to Apple Sports, which launched in February 2024. The app already covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and Formula 1. This update also adds three football leagues: the Chinese Super League, the Russian Premier League, and Sweden's Allsvenskan. The move is part of Apple's wider push to grow its sports coverage.
Apple Sports is free to download on iPhone. For fans who cannot watch a fight live, it offers a simple way to keep up.