undercard
Before the headliner
The undercard is the series of preliminary bouts or matches before the main event, especially in boxing or mixed martial arts: The undercard features three title fights.
By extension, any supporting acts or lesser attractions on a program: The conference undercard included several breakout sessions.
Combat sport requiring holds
- kickboxingMartial art combining punches, leg strikes
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- boutLimited stretch of something
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
preliminary · cage · octagon · submission · grappling · striking · featherweight · middleweight
Limited stretch of something
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- fightersThose who engage physically
- preliminaryBefore the main part
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
rounds · ring · gloves · referee · cornerman · canvas · jab · hook
Bearing or sustaining
- secondaryLesser in rank
- preliminaryBefore the main part
- lesserLower in degree
- minorScale with lowered third
junior · subordinate · auxiliary · opener · warm-up · lead-in · showcase · stepping-stone
Gradual accumulation over time
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
- buzzContinuous low drone
- publicityMedia-driven awareness
preview · announcement · marquee · headliner · draw · gate · pay-per-view · broadcast
wrestling
Combat sport requiring holds
- kickboxingMartial art combining punches, leg strikes
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- boutLimited stretch of something
matchup · preliminary · cage · octagon · submission · grappling · striking · featherweight · middleweight · heavyweight
bout
Limited stretch of something
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- fightersThose who engage physically
- preliminaryBefore the main part
knockout · rounds · ring · gloves · referee · cornerman · canvas · jab · hook · uppercut
supporting
Bearing or sustaining
- secondaryLesser in rank
- preliminaryBefore the main part
- lesserLower in degree
minor · junior · subordinate · auxiliary · opener · warm-up · lead-in · showcase · stepping-stone · prospect
buildup
Gradual accumulation over time
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
- buzzContinuous low drone
publicity · preview · announcement · marquee · headliner · draw · gate · pay-per-view · broadcast · coverage
- boxingjab, uppercut, hook, punch, knockout
- MMAMMA, mixed martial arts, UFC, octagon, cage
- concert billingheadliner, opener, opening act, main act, co-headliner
- fight cardsmain event, prelims, opener, headliner, title fight
- fighting formatsbout, boxing match, cage match, championship bout, death match
- wrestlingbody slam, wrestlers, takedown, pinfall, suplex
undercardmain event
Featured performance or contest
headliner · main attraction · headline act · title fight · star attraction
undercardmain event
Featured performance or contest
headline · main draw · feature · centerpiece · showstopper