LED flex neon2 sizesUp to 100 x 40 cm / 39 x 16 in10 colours
The essentials: the UFC logo in soft LED neon, in 50 x 20 cm / 20 x 8 in or 100 x 40 cm / 39 x 16 in. 10 single colours, brightness dimmer supplied. €129 to €299 depending on the size, free shipping.
On 12 November 1993, nobody knew how it would end
The first UFC tournament was held at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver: eight fighters, no weight classes, no time limit. The winner, Royce Gracie, weighed 79 kg / 174 lb and took all three of his fights by submission in a little over five minutes of total cage time. The phrase mixed martial arts appeared the same year, written by the American television critic Howard Rosenberg to describe what he had just watched.
Thirty years on, the three letters need no caption. That is what this neon does: the logo alone, in one continuous line, in the shade you pick.
What the visual shows
The three letters UFC in italic, wide capitals, drawn as a double outline: the LED traces the edge of each letter and leaves the centre clear. The acrylic backing follows the cut of the lettering. At three metres / ten feet you read a block of light; at one metre / three feet you can follow the LED rope through the thickness of the letters.
The ten colours
The colour is set at the order and stays that way: Blue, Orange, Yellow, Warm white, Polar blue, Green, Red, Pink, White and Purple. Warm white leans towards the amber of old signs, polar blue towards a bluish white.
Which size of neon for which wall
The rule used in wall decoration: a lit piece covers about two thirds of the width of the furniture or support it hangs above, centred 150 cm / 59 in off the floor so it stays at eye level.
Technical specifications
Good to know. The 100 x 40 cm / 39 x 16 in needs a clear wall of at least 1.50 m / 5 ft to breathe. Below that, the 50 x 20 cm / 20 x 8 in stays readable and leaves room around it.
You may also like
- MMA neon sign — the word MMA as a block, same two sizes, if you want the discipline rather than the promotion.
- MMA fist neon sign — a closed fist above the word MMA, square, if your wall is taller than it is wide.
- UFC RGB mouse pad — nine UFC designs and a perimeter LED strip, if you are kitting out a desk.
Every model is gathered in the boxing lights and neon signs collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an LED neon and a real gas neon?
A gas neon is a fragile glass tube running on high voltage. LED flex is a soft silicone rope mounted on an acrylic backing: the same continuous line, no glass, no heat, instant switch-on. It is what almost every sign called a neon uses today.
How do you hang an LED neon on a wall?
The clear acrylic backing is drilled around its edge. Plugs and screws go into the wall, then the backing sits flush against them. Allow one fixing point every 30 to 40 cm / 12 to 16 in; standard plasterboard is enough.
What size of neon should I choose for a living room wall?
Allow about two thirds of the width of the furniture below, centred 150 cm / 59 in off the floor. Above a desk or a console: 50 x 20 cm / 20 x 8 in. Above a three-seat sofa or on a home-gym wall: 100 x 40 cm / 39 x 16 in. The table above gives the detail by wall type.
What is the difference between the UFC and MMA?
MMA is the discipline — a combat sport allowing striking on the feet and grappling on the ground. The UFC is the American promotion that made it known, founded in 1993. Every UFC card is MMA; not all MMA is UFC.
Can it go in a teenager's bedroom?
Yes. The dimmer takes the brightness down to night-light level, and LED flex does not heat up. The 50 x 20 cm / 20 x 8 in suits a spot above a desk or a headboard.
