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Pound for Pound doesn't mean what you think...

Fight announcers say things like, "he's one of the best pound-for-pound fighters" or "she will go down in history as a pound-for-pound great". But, what does that mean?

Learn the Meaning of Pound-for-Pound

How To Watch UFC Fights - Your Personal Guide

What's the best way to watch UFC fights? The answer is, it depends! Don't miss out, use our guide here to see How To Watch UFC Fights.

How Many Men and Women UFC Weight Classes Are There?

The UFC has 8 Men's Weight Classes and 4 Women's Weight Classes. Click Here to see what each Weight Class means!

Gracie Combatives - Who is it For?

Looking for practical Self Defense techniques? Learn the ins and outs of Gracie Combatives and whether or not it's the Right Course for You!

Custom Training Essentials for MMA Fighters

Training with the right equipment and proper technique will give you a head start against your competition. Learn how to train like a pro!

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What Does Pound for Pound Mean?

What Does Pound for Pound Mean? How is it used to rank boxers and MMA fighters? All that, and more is explained here!

Honoring UFC Hall of Famers Who Helped Transform MMA

You Don't have to be a Fighter to Join the UFC Hall of Fame. Yep, that's right! See all the Inductees and Hall of Fame fights right here!

How Many Men and Women UFC Weight Classes Are There?

The UFC has 8 Men's Weight Classes and 4 Women's Weight Classes. Click Here to see what each Weight Class means!

Who Founded the UFC? - The Ultimate Historical Origin Story

What was once Just a Concept for a single event became a Wildly Successful Franchise that revealed the Truth! But Who Founded the UFC?

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From Comedy to Fight Analysis, here are 15 MMA Podcasts You Need In Your Life! Listen to them Right Here, Right Now. You'll be glad you did!

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