Each UFC fighter who reaches the pinnacle of the sport and wins the championship receives a golden belt. The belt itself is worth around $330,000 and many people wonder, do UFC champions get to keep these expensive belts? Do they receive a new one each time they defend the championship? The answer is yes, UFC …
Though MMA is a regulated sport all across the world, finding information on how to become an MMA referee is not an easy task. Luckily, this article provides you with a detailed guide. First, you have to be familiar with all the MMA rules, terminology, and procedures. Next, sign up for the public or private …
The octagon is the single most recognizable thing about the UFC and MMA in general that has been around since the beginning of the sport. The concept of the steel cage with eight wide corners surrounded by the cage walls hasn’t changed much over time and it is trademarked by the UFC. But why does …
The UFC introduced the concept of rankings in 2013 as a way to make it easier for fans to navigate through each weight class and discover the best fighter within a division. But how do UFC rankings actually work? Who are the people voting on the rankings? The UFC rankings are voted on weekly by a …
UFC is the biggest MMA promotion that hosts around 40 events each year, with each event including between 10 and 13 fights. And how long do UFC fights last you may ask? UFC non-title and non-main event fights last 3 rounds while main events and title fights include 5 rounds of action. Each UFC round …
The UFC hosts events just about every weekend. Some events are listed as Fight Nights while the others are numbered UFC events. If you are new to the game, you might wonder – what is the exact difference between these two? What do the Numbers Mean in the UFC? The number after the “UFC” stands …
