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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

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All the UFC Weight Classes and Fighter Divisions

In the early days, there weren't any UFC Weight Classes. Now, there are Men's and Women's Weight Divisions. Discover the full history here!

JKD Martial Arts is The Way of the Intercepting Fist

Bruce Lee created a form of martial arts called Jeet Kune Do. JKD Martial Arts is a philosophy, a means for self defense, and way of life.

Wing Chun Martial Arts from A to Z

Travel with us on the journey of Wing Chun Martial Arts from A to Z. We cover its Southern Chinese origins and application in modern MMA!

Lethwei is Brutal Burmese Boxing

What is Lethwei? Lethwei is The Art of 9 Limbs. Points do not exist and fights are only stopped if there's a clear Winner. Read More here!

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