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How MMA fights are scored: the 10-point must system, round by round
Three judges, a 10–9 round in nearly every case, and a short list of what counts. The scorecard is simpler than it looks and harsher than it sounds.
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Weight classes, scoring and the rules that decide a fight, with notes on how boxing and mixed martial arts are regulated in New York. Earlier news coverage is kept below the reference pieces.
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Boxing weight classes: the 17 divisions from minimumweight to heavyweight
From 105 pounds at the bottom to no upper limit at the top. The names change from one era to the next; the limits have been stable for decades.
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UFC weight classes in pounds: all twelve divisions and the limits
Eight men's divisions from flyweight at 125 pounds to heavyweight at 265, and four women's divisions from strawweight at 115.
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Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.’s Epic Exhibition Fight
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. never met each other in the ring during their professional careers, but they’re going to change on Saturday night as the two
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Picks and Predictions for All 12 UFC 255 Fights
We’ve got another action-packed weekend in the UFC with a 12-fight card featuring an entertaining mix of emerging stars, grizzled veterans, and household
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UFC Vegas 14 Undercard Betting Picks and Predictions
UFC is back again this weekend with another strong card, even after a late switch to the Main Event.
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UFC Vegas 13 Full Card Breakdown, Including Picks for All 10 Fights
UFC is back this weekend with Thiago Santos and Glover Teixeira headlining a compelling and exciting card including a heavyweight showdown between veteran
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UFC Betting: UFC 253 Preview
Fans of combat sports are going to have plenty to be thrilled about when some impressive fights take place at UFC 253 on Sept. 26.
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Adesanya vs. Costa is the Fight Everyone is Talking About
The UFC middleweight title is on the line at UFC 253 when current champion Israel Adesanya takes on Paulo Costa on Sept. 19.