Buying something special for your loved one is a challenge at the best of times, particularly for UFC fans who seem all too scrutinous when watching their beloved sport.
Luckily for you, I’ve put together this article that focuses on some of the very best gifts for UFC fans this year.
There are fourteen excellent options below, but out of all of them, my favorite three gift options for that UFC fanatic in your life are:
- UFC Panini 2022 trading cards because they’re affordable and collectible
- UFC Octagon pendant because it’s a handcrafted and uniquely special gift
- UFC Body Action System, which makes for an amazing gift for a fighter-in-training
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Top 14 gifts for UFC fans
There is something for just about any kind of UFC fan here. Listed below are memorabilia and options for fighters-in-training or the couch potato. So keep reading to find that perfect gift!
UFC Octagon Sliders
These sliders make the perfect purchase for any UFC fan who loves lounging around the house and watching the next fight night in style.
Sliders make a great easy slip-on shoe for walking around the house and garden, or even a quick dash to the store to pick up snacks!
- Sizes available for any foot size
- Non-slip soles
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Very affordable option as a gift
- They might lower your street cred
If your special person loves to lounge around at home in a robe, socks, and slippers, then a pair of UFC sliders will surely enhance their Hugh Hefner vibe even further.
These are officially licensed by the UFC and are the same style of shoe that each UFC fighter wears during their walkout to the cage.
Your UFC fan will surely enjoy imitating their own walkout into the living room while wearing their very own socks and UFC sliders combo!
Israel Adesanya Vs Anderson Silva Print On Canvas
One of my favorite moments in UFC history is when Adesanya faced Silva as it felt like a handing over of the Olympic torch between the greatest stylistic fighter of one generation onto another.
This unique artwork captures an artistic rendition of this special moment, aligned with the nicknames of both fighters. "The Last Stylebender" facing off against "The Spider".
For any UFC fan who appreciates posters, wall art, or this historic moment; this is an ideal gift.
Print on canvas crafted by Fightonomy, a specialist in MMA & UFC giftware.
- Iconic UFC history captured on canvas
- Acid-free, PH-neutral, poly-cotton base
- 20.5 mil (0.5 mm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
- Canvas fabric weight: 13.9 oz/yd2(470 g/m²)
- Fade-resistant
- Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
- Matte finish coating
- 1.5″ (3.81 cm) deep
- Mounting brackets included
- US sourced canvas
- Canvas artwork isn't for everyone's tastes
If you have an artistic appreciator in the family, this print on canvas might be the perfect gift for your UFC fanatic.
This particular canvas from our friends over at Fightonomy depicts one of the greatest matchups we’ve ever seen between two of the most prolific striking masters in mixed martial arts.
In this print, Israel Adesanya is presented as a Ninjutsu martial artist, while Anderson “Spider” Silva is the real spiderman when taking off the mask.
This item will look incredible on the bedroom walls of your beloved MMA superfan. It’s an extra special gift for that special someone.
And if your recipient has a different UFC legend as their favorite fighter, Fightonomy has lots more canvas on prints to choose from.
UFC Official Fight Gloves
For every UFC fan that also enjoys testing out their MMA skills on the heavy bag at home or maybe even sparring at their local gym, these are the official 4 oz UFC fight gloves that every professional wear in the octagon!
These gloves have a medium curve in the fingers for a natural striking position but are also open-palmed to allow for grappling.
- Official fight weight 4 oz gloves
- 100% natural leather
- Naturally contoured finger/knuckle padding
- Open-palmed design for maximum grappling
- Adjustable wrist strap for efficient wrist protection
- Sizes available for every weight class
- Officially Licensed by Dyaco
- Prone to eye pokes, finger curve could be better
- Designed to last for one pro fight, they might not endure heavy use
These are the same gloves that UFC fighters wear on a fight night. If your significant other is obsessed with watching the fights and air punching alongside, maybe it’s time to put them into training.
This glove is approved for UFC fighters and is made from 100% leather. MMA gloves like these are great for training because the open-palm design allows a fighter-in-training to move from striking to ground fighting quickly.
The fingers in these gloves can splay out widely and allow a grappling fighter to get a hold of their opponent and bring them to the ground.
Imagine the face of your loved one when they open these on Christmas morning. They’ll be grinning from ear to ear and wearing them instantly. You might lose them to the air punching or bag in the garage, but it will be worth seeing them ecstatic.
UFC Body Action System X2
Learn how to compete like a pro-UFC fighter with the Body Action System, which includes two full training sessions from UFC legend Bas Rutten.
The BAS X2 will help you to develop clinical uppercuts, hooks, body shots, and even accurate inside/outside leg kicks - just like a cage fighter!
- 6 striking pads, including head, torso, and legs
- 6 weighted bags included
- 2 free training videos with Bas Rutten
- Adjustable arms to customize your training focus
- Helps to develop uppercuts, hooks, liver shots & kicks!
- Adjustable width, angles & height from 4" to 6.5"
- Freestanding bag system
- High priced equipment
- Needs considerable free space to use properly
- Has the potential to be knocked over with heaviest hitters
If you’re looking to buy something really special for that UFC fan in your life, then THIS is my favorite gift option.
This is the kind of gift that will satisfy the air-punching energy of your loved one by putting it to some good use.
With the Body Action System and the included training videos with Bas Rutten (former UFC fighter and sports legend), your receiver will develop their skills to become the next great cage fighter.
And even if they don’t make it pro, you’ll be helping them to burn out all of that fighting energy they get every time they watch a UFC event.
It’s a pricey item, and you’ll need a fair bit of free space in a home gym to fit it in, but you’ll be scoring huge brownie points with a gift of this magnitude!
UFC x Venum Official Vale Tudo Fight Shorts
Look the part alongside any fighter on the UFC roster with these official UFX x Venum fight shorts, available in black/gold, yellow, blue, green, red and white.
The all-new Venum fight shorts worn by many UFC fighters inside the octagon, these skin-tight MMA shorts are ideal for a student of the sport who wants to feel just like their favorite UFC star.
They even come in different colors, the same ones that are used in live UFC events. If you’re considering these for a special UFC fan in your life, then just find out who their favorite UFC fighter is before picking the color.
There are several UFC fighters that prefer particular colors of their UFC shorts. There are some Brazilian fighters, like Jose Aldo, that always want to wear Yellow shorts. And the Irish, like Conor McGregor, usually wear green.
These UFC Fight Night shorts come in sizes between 26 to 42 inches, so there’s usually a fit for any UFC fan in your life.
Panini Select UFC Trading Cards Blaster Box
With this Panini Select blaster pack, you'll find a variety of some of the UFC's best fighter performances from 2022.
In each blaster pack, you'll have chance to find ultra-rare Octagonside Silver Prizms and exclusive Flash Prizm parallels cards.
UFC trading cards make an excellent addition to any MMA collection, and particularly for the younger viewers who want a piece of the action.
- 6 booster packs
- 24 trading cards
- Silver, Tie-Dye, Gold, Green, and Black parallels
- Exclusive Flash Prizm autograph parallels
- Officially licensed by the UFC
- Might just burn a hole in your pocket to find the ultra rares
The UFC even has its own trading cards collection in partnership with Panini which produces these high-quality collectibles.
This blaster box comes with 6 packs, totaling 24 cards, with a chance to find some rare and ultra-rare cards.
Trading cards make for an excellent gift, especially for the collecting fan or a teen who still gets that Pokemon-card-opening rushes with a fresh new pack.
Cards are always fun to open, and the collectible nature means they might just be worth something in a few years’ time!
UFC x Bixlers Black Diamond Pendant In Sterling Silver
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Description: This Bixlers x UFC sterling silver pendant boasts an iconic design shaped after the UFC octagon and comes in beaded detailing of a natural black diamond in the center. It's a much more affordable jewelry option but with a flashy design that shouts "I'm a massive cagefighting fan!" |
Description: A UFC x Bixler partnership offers luxury with this UFC Octagon Dog Tag Necklace in Sterling Silver and 0.06ct black diamond detailing. This masculine design boasts a rectangular UFC Octagon-shaped pendant, studded with black diamonds. If you want to get high class, look no further. |
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This Bixlers x UFC sterling silver pendant boasts an iconic design shaped after the UFC octagon and comes in beaded detailing of a natural black diamond in the center.
It's a much more affordable jewelry option but with a flashy design that shouts "I'm a massive cagefighting fan!"
- Comes in sizes 16", 18", 20", & 24"
- High quality craftsmanship
- High-polished sterling silver
- Beaded details with 0.06ct black diamond
- 1.2mm ball chain
- UFC signature logo engraving on rear
- Handmade in North America
- Responsibly sourced
- Officially licensed by the UFC
- It might be too "flashy" for some
A UFC x Bixler partnership offers luxury with this UFC Octagon Dog Tag Necklace in Sterling Silver and 0.06ct black diamond detailing.
This masculine design boasts a rectangular UFC Octagon-shaped pendant, studded with black diamonds. If you want to get high class, look no further.
- Sizes available in 24" & 30"
- Premium craftsmanship
- High polished sterling silver
- 0.06ct black diamond
- 1.2mm ball chain
- UFC signature backside logo engraving
- Handmade in North America
- Responsibly sourced
- Officially licensed by the UFC
- Very high price
If the UFC fan in your life has a particular taste for the finer things in life, then perhaps one of these officially licensed UFC x Bixlers necklaces is the perfect treat.
I’ve included two options, both for those looking for a reasonably priced (but high-grade) piece of jewelry and a stellar deluxe option for the cash-splashing gift variety.
Both are made from polished sterling silver and include beaded black diamonds. Either option is sure to WOW your loved one and make their special day that extra bit special.
You could also consider jewelry options designed to the persona of specific UFC fighters if you happen to know your loved ones’ favorite.
Take a look at these necklaces for various popular names:
- Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov
- Conor “The Notorious” McGregor
- Rose “Thug” Namajunas
- Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya
- Brian “T-City” Ortega
- Max “Blessed” Holloway
- Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier
Venum UFC Fight Week Towel
The Venum x UFC partnership crafted this towel with soft and highly absorbent 100% cotton.
These are the same towels you might see being used by UFC fighters and their coaches in their training or between rounds while fighting in the cage!
This towel is great for the home, the gym, or even the beach.
- 100% cotton
- Soft and absorbent
- Used by the pros
- Affordable
- Very useful gift
- Embroidered Venum logo
- Official Venum product partnered with the UFC
- Could be a bit "flashy" style for some tastes
This fight week towel is a great gift option for just about any UFC fan because it can be used as their new favorite towel in the home, or used with their gym kit when they go to martial arts class.
It has a striking black-and-white design with a prominent logo for both Venum and the UFC and a smaller embroidered Venum title in red at one edge. I love the style of this towel!
Crafted with 100% absorbent cotton, it makes for a very useful item that any UFC fan would appreciate having.
UFC x Venum Replica Training Hoodie
This Venum x UFC hoodie is a replica version of the same sweatshirt worn by UFC fighters when they walk out on fight night!
It's super comfortable and fresh-looking loungewear that will please any UFC fan.
With sizes available from extra small to extra-extra-large, it's good for just about any UFC superfan.
- Comfortable material made from 55% Cotton & 45% Polyester
- Adjustable hood with elastic drawstrings
- Kangaroo pockets
- Machine washable
- 3D screen printed logos
- Available in sizes XS-XXL
- Replica version (UFC fight night version is x3 the price)
Any fanatic watching every fight night will be used to seeing a very similar UFC x Venum hoodie worn by their favorite fighters. This is the replica version which makes for an affordable gift option!
The fighters often wear a very similar hoodie and the entire Venum set, with jogger pants and a t-shirt. Usually, the fighters wear this hoodie warming up for their match-up, and it can be seen during the build-up to a big fight.
“You know, that could have been me wearing that.”
“I could have been a UFC fighter if I wanted.”
Your UFC Wannabe Friend Or Partner
That’s why I think this is a perfect gift for that UFC fan in your life that says things like:
Well, now they can*!
*Feel like they were a fighter wearing this replica hoodie. Enjoy!
EA Sports UFC 4 for Playstation 4
The ultimate gaming experience for any UFC or combat sports fan is the latest UFC video game produced by EA SPORTS.
With all-new levels of striking precision and grappling variations, UFC 4 brings a visceral fighting simulation that every fan will enjoy.
- Takedown & grappling overhaul
- Ground and pound abilities
- All-new submission system
- Dynamic striking input
- New commentary audio
- Expect a lot of updates before playing the first time
- Complicated buttons
- Not suitable for minors
Now I know what you’re thinking, this is an easy one. But if you know your significant loved one likes to play video games, and you know that they love watching the UFC – then what are you waiting for!?
The UFC 4 video game is a highly rated game amongst MMA fans and gaming nerds alike. The animations, character design, and fun playing experience make this a game that almost anyone can pick up and learn quickly to have some fun.
I’ve personally played this in small tournaments for a round of beers at a bar, and even though it was my first time playing I still absolutely loved it, despite being beaten in almost every matchup!
The character models in this game are second-to-none. As any gaming fan knows, EA Sports create life-like replications of sportspeople’s likeness for their games. And the UFC video game is just getting better with every new version.
Heavy Bag Force Tracker
A reasonably priced option for tracking your punching power and speed by attaching this device to the bottom of your heavy bag.
Ideal for those who have their own heavy bag set up at home already and want to add some tracking power to it!
Simply an exemplary gift for any fighter, amateur or not, who wants to apply a bit of data science to their training. This gadget tracks the Force, Speed, and Endurance of your strikes and gives an overall score after every session with the connected app.
This small Batarang-looking device sticks to the bottom of your heavy bag. You just need to peel back the sticky parts on its feet, clean the bottom of the bag surface, and stick it on.
With that, you can keep your hands free (most tracking tools put something in your gloves or hand wraps) of added weight and still have an optimum training session on the bag.
This force tracker logs the amount of force you deliver to the bag and at what speed, as well as logs your endurance ability to keep hitting harder for longer. All these data points are tracked with the accompanying app, and you can even compare against others in the Global Ranking System.
Using a sensor tool like this is great for amateur fighters to build up their abilities.
Sometimes it’s really hard to know if you are improving over time, and this helps to overcome that. Working on improving striking technique is usually the best way to improve stats like the power and speed you can deliver, and being able to put a statistic to that improvement helps to know if you’re going in the right direction.
If that significant person in your life is training on the heavy bag at home often, then this is an ideal gift that you can be sure they’ll get a ton of value from using.
UFC Conor McGregor Bobblehead
A fun gift for any bobblehead or novelty collector, this is just one of many UFC bobblehead collectibles produced by the Royal Bobbles company.
- 7" tall bobblehead
- Limited edition
- High quality likeness
- Designed & produced by Royal Bobbles
- Might end up in the back of a wardrobe
A bobblehead that the UFC officially licenses, these little items are becoming all the rage for UFC collectors. This bobblehead, in particular, is one of the great Conor McGregor gifts you could choose for any fan of the “Notorious”.
There’s not just the McGregor bobblehead, either, but you can also grab the Daniel Cormier and UFC Ulti-Man to add to your collection. This is probably your last chance, too, as these collectibles are ending production!
For a real fan of the greats, this is an excellent gift to put on your loved ones’ desk or mantlepiece so they can enjoy wobbling their little head every time it’s a UFC fight night.
UFC Legacy Championship Replica Belt
This toy is a high-quality replica of the UFC Legacy Championship belt that will make an excellent gift for any teen fan OR a perfect humorous gift for an adult that just wants to feel like a champ!
Belt sized at 38" all round which fits the waist size of most kids and adults, simply wrap around your waist and fasten with the easy velcro.
A unique belt adorned with replica gold-plated medallions and silver-plated gemstones. The replica belt will make any UFC fan feel like they’ve just stepped out of the octagon,
- Authentic toy replica of the iconic UFC Legacy Championship belt
- One size fits all
- Suitable for ages 8+ (including big kids!)
- Easy to wear with velcro
- Decorated with replica gold medallions and silver mock gemstones
- Limited availability and high price often sold by resellers
- Could be too small fit for some adults
- Craftmanship could be better quality
You could try this replica UFC Championship Belt that will allow any mixed martial arts fan to feel like a champ as they stomp throughout the house with their shiny toy belt laid over their shoulder.
If you’re looking to buy a special gift that will see their face lighten as soon as they unwrap it, then this is a fantastic option.
It can be quite pricey to buy from some places, depending on the version, because it’s a collectible item.
Common questions about picking the right UFC gift
Just in case you need some extra guidance, I’ve answered a few of the most common questions that come up for trying to pick out that ideal gift.
What is the best gift for a UFC fighter?
The best gift for a UFC fighter (or someone who wants to become one) would be the Venum UFC Fight Week Towel. Any fighter would need a highly absorbent towel for training, and as it is 100% cotton, it fits the bill.
What to get for someone who likes MMA?
For someone who likes watching MMA, a piece of jewelry like a sterling silver pendant shaped like an octagon would be a perfect gift. For someone who doesn’t wear jewelry, the UFC 4 video game is a popular option.
Who is the No 1 player in UFC?
Alexander Volkanovski is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world currently. But in terms of popularity, both Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov are closely tied for the number one spots.
Keep that in mind when picking out a gift for a UFC fan because they’re probably either #TeamKhabib or #TeamConor.
What is a casual UFC fan?
A casual UFC fan is usually someone who watches the main PPV events and is only interested in the biggest knockout artists. They usually lack an appreciation for how critical takedowns and grappling efforts accumulate points for a fighter.
Clinical strikers in the UFC are more entertaining to watch for the filthy casual, but exemplary grappling skills win more fights.
Wrapping up the best gift options
That wraps up my selection of the perfect gift options for the UFC fan in your life.
I particularly like trading cards because it reminds me of my childhood days and unboxing a fresh pack of Pokemon cards. I also think the octagon pendant will be a very nice option for those who like jewelry.
And if you want to go above and beyond with simply the grandest gift possible, the UFC Body Action System would be a very welcome addition to my home gym!
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