MMA

All successful current and past UFC fighters are athletic. Depending on the style, some rely on their exceptional striking speed and endurance to overwhelm opponents like Demetrious Johnson, while others like Brock Lesnar might use sheer strength, explosiveness, and agility to land powerful blows and takedowns. And there are genetically gifted who have it all.

The weight limit rule for UFC heavyweight fighters was put in place to ensure the safety of heavyweight fighters by forcing them to stay in shape, which leads to better performance when they compete in the octagon.

And there are some cases where fighters are banned from the UFC, with no chance of ever signing again in the foreseeable future. With that, one can't help but wonder what grave mistake led to their permanent ban from the UFC.

MMA is a combat sport that, according to the Unified Rules put together in the 2000s, has 15 weight classes. However, the UFC is not obligated to include all of them, which is the reason why there are “only” 8 weight classes for men and 4 for female fighters. Each UFC fighter competes in one division where they fight against opponents similar in weight and size, and they can also move up or down in weight to change the weight class.

UFC is the best MMA promotion that is larger and more famous than Bellator. It is also much older, its roster consists of more skilled fighters, and it is a stronger brand. At some point, most elite fighters end up signing with the UFC, as winning their title means you are the best in the world. In the eyes of most fans, Bellator is often seen as the second league compared to the UFC.

According to the UFC, the UFC octagon was created primarily for safety. The Octagon has an eight-sided fence wall that surrounds the padded canvas to protect fighters from falling out during a fight, unlike in a traditional ring where fighters can fall out between the ropes and cause injuries.