REST
Fighters
Profiles, records, rankings, and fight history over clean REST JSON — no scraping.
- Search by name, load full profile + career stats
- Division rankings and champion status included
- Fight history with results for fantasy and models
NewMCP server available
UFC API for fighter stats,
rankings, events, and live data
Cito API is a self-serve UFC API for fighter profiles, division rankings, event fight cards, odds, and live websocket data. Free tier included — instant API key, 500 REST requests per month, no sales call.
- 500free requests / mo
- InstantAPI key
- $25live websocket
- REST+ push
curl "https://api.citoapi.com/api/v1/ufc/fighters?limit=1" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"{
"success": true,
"data": [
{
"slug": "islam-makhachev",
"name": "Islam Makhachev",
"division": "Welterweight",
"championStatus": "champion",
"recordText": "28-1-0 (W-L-D)",
"record": { "wins": 28, "losses": 1, "draws": 0 }
}
]
}Product
Everything you need to ship UFC apps.
REST, live push, MCP tools, odds, and cards — same self-serve surface.
Fighter profiles
Records, rankings, history, and career stats as clean REST JSON.
Live fight night
Round, clock, strikes, and takedowns pushed over websocket.
MCP for agents
Drop Cito into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client — UFC tools included.
Odds & markets
Moneylines and props by bookmaker — moneyline, decimalOdds, impliedProbability.
Events & rankings
Full cards, bout order, champions, and division boards for fight-night pages.
Websocket
Live fight data
Round, clock, strikes, and takedowns pushed the second they land — $25/mo addon.
- wss://api.citoapi.com/api/v1/ufc/live/ws
- Frames typed as ufc.live.update with liveStats
- REST /live poll still works without the addon
MCP
Agent tools
Drop Cito MCP into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client — UFC tools included.
- 16 curated tools — UFC fighters, events, rankings, live bouts
- One command: npx cito-mcp install — free tier works
- Agents call real endpoints instead of inventing paths
Cards
Events & rankings
Fight cards, bout order, meta boards, and media rankings for every card you ship.
- GET /events/{slug} with card sections and main-event flags
- Meta + media ranking boards with champions
- Stable slugs for SEO fighter and event pages
Markets
Odds
Card and bout odds by bookmaker where available — research apps and models.
- GET /events/{slug}/odds?bookmaker=all
- Per-bout odds via /bouts/{id}/odds
- Pairs with fighters + results for backtests
Self-serve
Free tier
Instant API key. 500 free REST requests/month. No sales call.
- Sign up on citoapi.com — key in the dashboard
- Live websocket from $25/month when you need push
- Docs + this site are the whole onboarding path
GET /api/v1/ufc/fighters/islam-makhachev
{
"slug": "islam-makhachev",
"name": "Islam Makhachev",
"division": "Welterweight",
"championStatus": "champion",
"recordText": "28-1-0 (W-L-D)",
"record": { "wins": 28, "losses": 1, "draws": 0 }
}Endpoints
What data does the UFC API return?
Fighters
GET /api/v1/ufc/fighters/{slug}Profiles, records, rankings, fight history, career stats
{
"slug": "islam-makhachev",
"name": "Islam Makhachev",
"division": "Welterweight",
"championStatus": "champion",
"recordText": "28-1-0 (W-L-D)",
"record": { "wins": 28, "losses": 1, "draws": 0 }
}Events
GET /api/v1/ufc/events/{slug}Fight cards, bout order, card section, main-event status
{
"eventSlug": "ufc-fight-night-august-08-2026",
"boutOrder": 1001,
"cardSection": "Main Card",
"weightClass": "Lightweight",
"status": "confirmed",
"fighters": [
{ "corner": "red", "fighterSlug": "mateusz-gamrot" },
{ "corner": "blue", "fighterSlug": "quillan-salkilld" }
]
}Rankings
GET /api/v1/ufc/rankingsMeta + media boards, champions, ranked contenders
{
"system": "meta",
"division": "Lightweight",
"rank": null,
"rankText": "C",
"isChampion": true,
"fighterSlug": "justin-gaethje",
"fighterName": "Justin Gaethje"
}Live
WSS /api/v1/ufc/live/wsRound, clock, strikes, takedowns pushed in real time
{
"type": "ufc.live.update",
"room": "bout:ufc-12938",
"data": {
"boutId": "ufc-12938",
"status": "live",
"currentRound": 2,
"currentTime": "3:12",
"liveStats": {
"red": { "sigStrikes": 42, "takedowns": 1 },
"blue": { "sigStrikes": 31, "takedowns": 0 }
}
}
}Odds
GET /api/v1/ufc/events/{slug}/oddsCard and bout odds by bookmaker where available
{
"markets": [{
"key": "moneyline",
"outcomes": [{
"bookmaker": { "slug": "draftkings", "name": "DraftKings" },
"outcomeName": "Mateusz Gamrot",
"moneyline": 124,
"decimalOdds": 2.24,
"impliedProbability": 0.4464
}]
}]
}Compare
Cito API vs Sportradar vs SportsDataIO
Searching for a Sportradar MMA API alternative? Free tier, instant keys, self-serve pricing. Full comparison
| Capability | Cito API | Sportradar | SportsDataIO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 500 req / month | None | None |
| Instant key | Self-serve signup | Sales call | Sales call |
| Pricing | From $0 | $500+ / month | $500+ / month |
| Live websocket | $25 / month addon | Enterprise only | Enterprise only |
| Coverage | Fighters, events, rankings, odds, live | Enterprise package | Enterprise package |
FAQ
Is there a free UFC API?
Yes. Cito API on ufcapi.dev has a free tier of 500 requests/month for fighters, events, rankings, and stats.
How do I get UFC fighter stats?
With Cito API on ufcapi.dev, call GET /fighters/{slug} for profile and record, then /fighters/{slug}/stats and /fighters/{slug}/fights for career charts and history.
Does the UFC have an official API?
No. UFC has no public self-serve developer API. Cito API on ufcapi.dev is a third-party UFC data API with free and paid plans. It is an independent aggregator compiled from publicly accessible sources — not an official, licensed, or rights-cleared feed — and is not affiliated with or endorsed by UFC, Zuffa, or TKO Group. Paid plans license the Cito API itself, not any third-party data, media, or trademark rights. See our Terms of Service.
How do I get live UFC fight data?
Cito API on ufcapi.dev supports REST polling via GET /live and a websocket addon at wss://api.citoapi.com/api/v1/ufc/live/ws for real-time round, clock, and strike updates.
What is the best UFC API for indie developers?
Cito API on ufcapi.dev is built for indie developers: free tier, instant API keys, and clear REST JSON with no enterprise sales call.
How do I get UFC odds data?
Use Cito API on ufcapi.dev: GET /events/{slug}/odds for a full card, or GET /bouts/{boutId}/odds for one fight. Coverage varies by bookmaker.
Get your free UFC API key
Sign up on citoapi.com — free tier included. No sales call.