UFC

Blood, sweat, and tears… This trio of elements summarises the thrill of mixed martial arts as trained fighters square off in the ring.  But… You recently discovered that your favorite UFC promoter, the UFC, has a big competitor (Bellator), to your surprise and excitement.  Now, you wonder. Who hosts the most terrifying battles? Isn't the …

Bellator Vs UFC: Who Has The Broader Audience Reach? Read More »

You may have heard or read that some sports persons are great at one sport and have won several titles and held them for several years. Some athletes have won several matches or games in a row and still hold the title for the longest winning streak in history. Well… Martial arts, particularly UFC, are …

Longest UFC Win Streak: Top 5 All-Time Champs Of The Octagon Read More »

Most UFC fans believe that an MMA match is a no-holds-barred sport. They believe that anything and everything goes in the UFC fights. Well… That was what everybody believed in the 1990s when the UFC emerged. Unfortunately, the newcomers and even some MMA fans don't know that there is a long list of illegal UFC …

Illegal UFC Moves: 12 Unallowed Defense Maneuvers Revealed Read More »

I've always considered female fighters macho because of their amazing fighting skills. This perception changed when several female mixed martial artists graced my screen and flaunted their femininity. These fighters were not just beautiful but also deadly in the Octagon. You could be tempted to underestimate them due to their outward appearances and good looks …

Hottest UFC Fighters: 25 Gorgeous Knock-Out Lady Warriors Read More »

Mixed Martial Arts has evolved over the last few decades into a highly regulated competition that is hard to cheat. For instance, competitors in the UFC are prevented from using steroids and the like. But… Extreme weight cutting is one of the few things that have plagued this sport. Players have been cutting weight for …

How Do UFC Fighters Cut Weight: Strategies & Means Revealed Read More »

The UFC features 12 weight divisions (4 women and 8 men); therefore, there have been many champions over the last few decades. Unfortunately… Very few champions in UFC history have managed to have a successful title defense. Nobody's a true champion until they successfully defend their belt several times. Listed below are the fighters with …

Most UFC Title Defenses: Top 10 Fighters Of Weight Divisions Read More »

For beginners with surface-level knowledge of UFC fights, it's pretty common to think that a knockout or submission solely determines a victory. However… What if neither of these happens? The victory would then be determined by the judge's scorecards, which are based on the Unified Rules of MMA criteria. Then, they would add up their …

UFC Scoring: The 10-Must Point System Explained for Laymen Read More »

I'm mostly weak and tired during the weekends. And when I'm not out on a date, watching UFC — weird as it sounds — helps me relax and connect with friends indoors. My point here is that I'm not an MMA fanatic or fighter.  But then… I realized the UFC events have numbers and didn't …

UFC Number Meaning: We Look Into The Numerical Assignments Read More »

Being a UFC fighter is a challenging career. You frequently get struck or kicked in the face. They might sustain some horrifying injuries from all that pounding and kicking which may develop cauliflower ear. Hence… A cauliflower ear is among the more noticeable injuries sustained by UFC competitors. You're in the right place if you want …

UFC Fighters Ears: Risks Fighters Face When Ears Crumple Up Read More »

Some UFC fights are so short you have to watch the replay striking your least favorite fighter down. On the other hand, some prelims are so long you end up thinking if the main event had finished already. So, how long are UFC fights? If it's a three-round match, it runs for 15 minutes. On …

How Long Are UFC Fights: We Measure Bouts Before Timing Out Read More »