The UFC Apex in Las Vegas is a purpose-built facility owned by the promotion, designed for small-venue events, broadcast production, and content creation. Located near the UFC Performance Institute, the Apex became central to the company’s operations during the pandemic, allowing the promotion to continue staging events with limited or no fans. The intimate environment, with only a few hundred spectators when open, has given many cards a “gym fight” feel that emphasizes technical detail over spectacle.
Since 2020, the Apex has hosted dozens of UFC Fight Night cards and Dana White’s Contender Series events, effectively functioning as the promotion’s in-house arena. High-profile headliners, from heavyweight clashes to top-10 contenders, have competed in the compact octagon there, influencing strategies and performance due to the limited space. While the building lacks the grandeur of major arenas, its production capabilities and cost-efficiency make it a key asset in the UFC’s weekly schedule.
Biggest fights at UFC Apex
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 (July 18, 2020)
Card highlights
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez 2 (vacant flyweight title)
- Jack Hermansson vs. Kelvin Gastelum
- Rafael Fiziev vs. Marc Diakiese
Figueiredo dominated and submitted Benavidez in the first round to claim the flyweight belt, finally resolving a championship vacancy and ushering in a new era for the division.
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till (July 25, 2020)
Card highlights
- Robert Whittaker vs. Darren Till
- Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Antônio Rogério Nogueira 3
- Fabricio Werdum vs. Alexander Gustafsson
Whittaker edged Till via decision in a technical five-round striking battle, while Rua vs. Nogueira provided a nostalgic trilogy conclusion in the smaller Apex environment.
Dana White’s Contender Series – multiple breakout performances
Across multiple seasons hosted at the Apex, prospects like Sean O’Malley, Jamahal Hill, and others earned UFC contracts with highlight-reel finishes under the Contender Series banner. These performances turned the Apex into a proving ground where unknown talents quickly became must-watch names on the main roster.
As an internal facility, the Apex does not sell tickets like traditional arenas, but information about events held there is listed on the UFC’s official events page.