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MMA, explained from zero
Everything the broadcast assumes you already know.
- August 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Fighters Miss Weight — and What Happens When They Do
What weight cutting is, why UFC fighters miss weight, and what happens next — purse fines, catchweight fights, and title consequences, explained simply.
- August 8, 2026 · 4 min read
UFC Weight Classes Explained
Every UFC weight class explained: all 12 divisions, their weight limits in pounds, why divisions exist, and how weigh-ins actually work.
- August 8, 2026 · 5 min read
What Do UFC Fighters Actually Get Paid?
How UFC fighter pay actually works: show and win money, $100,000 bonuses, sponsor stipends, and why one fighter earns millions while another makes $12,000.
- August 8, 2026 · 5 min read
How UFC Betting Odds Work (Moneyline, Explained Simply)
What -238 and +195 mean in dollars, how to turn UFC moneyline odds into win probability, and why odds are worth reading even if you never bet.
- August 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Southpaw vs. Orthodox: Why Stance Decides Fights
What southpaw and orthodox stances mean in MMA, why southpaws are awkward to fight, and what to watch for in an open-stance matchup.
- August 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Reach, Height, and Range: What the Tale of the Tape Actually Tells You
What reach means in UFC fights, how it's measured, when a reach advantage matters, and how to read a tale of the tape before your first fight night.
- August 8, 2026 · 5 min read
How UFC Scoring Actually Works
How UFC judges score fights: the 10-point must system, effective striking and grappling, 10-8 rounds, and why close decisions turn controversial.
- August 8, 2026 · 6 min read
KO vs. TKO vs. Submission: Every Way a UFC Fight Ends
KO, TKO, submission, decision, draw, DQ, no contest — every way a UFC fight can end, explained in plain English for anyone watching their first fight.
- August 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Main Event, Co-Main, Prelims: How a UFC Card Is Built
How a UFC fight card works: early prelims, prelims, main card, why main events get 5 rounds, and how numbered events differ from Fight Nights.
- August 8, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Watch UFC in 2026
Where to watch UFC in 2026: every event streams on Paramount+, pay-per-view is gone, and some big cards air free on CBS. Start times and schedule explained.