Why UFC Ring is Called “The Octagon”?

Fans and spectators of any UFC events see the action inside what people call “The Octagon”. Though others don’t ponder much about it, some are still wondering. Why do fans call the UFC ring “The Octagon”? And why is it octagon anyway?

The Octagon, from the name itself, is an eight-sided enclosure mat wherein each UFC bouts are held. Its structure is made of metal walls and chain-link fence that is coated with black vinyl. The Octagon measure 32 feet in diameter, while the fence is 5′ 6″ to 5′ 8″ high. The UFC cage sits on top of a platform that is raised 4 feet above the ground. But before The Octagon becomes popular, boxing rings were used for MMA events.

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