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MMA Glossary: 60 Terms Every Fan Should Know
A reference glossary of 60 MMA terms, from calf kicks and wall walks to the D'Arce and catchweights, grouped by theme with plain-English definitions.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Watching MMA: Understanding What Happens in the Cage
A new fan's guide to the phases of an MMA fight, the ground positions that matter, why being on top isn't always winning, and how to read a fight card.
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How the UFC Works: Rankings, Title Shots and Event Formats
How UFC numbered events and Fight Nights differ, how the media-voted rankings work, how title shots and interim belts happen, and how fighters get into the UFC.
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UFC Weight Classes Explained: Every Men’s and Women’s Division
Every active UFC division with its weight limit, the one-pound non-title allowance, catchweights, and the Unified Rules classes the UFC does not use.