MMA Basic

Who fights where, at what size, and how they are ranked.

• RankOfficial divisional rankingWhat actually gates a title shot.
• DivisionWeight classThe same fighter can be different one division up.
• ReachReach in inchesFingertip to fingertip.
• StanceFighting stanceOrthodox, southpaw or switch.
• W-L-DWins, losses and drawsSplit by division and year, so a prime is visible.
• LayoffDays since last boutCarries injury, ring rust and camp quality at once.

Every event on the calendar, and every settled bout.

• CardEvent fight cardFull bout order, main card and prelims.
• BoutScheduled boutWeight class, scheduled rounds and title status.
• MethodMethod of victoryKnockout, submission, decision or no contest.
• RoundFinishing roundExactly how round markets are written.
• TimeTime of stoppageSo a 12 second finish is not filed beside one at 4:55.
• RefRefereeStoppage thresholds genuinely vary by official.

The per bout totals recorded inside the cage.

• Sig. str.Significant strikesLanded and attempted, clinch taps excluded.
• TDTakedownsLanded and attempted: who chose where it happened.
• CtrlControl timeQuietly decides most close decisions.
• KDKnockdownsThe strongest signal of finishing power.
• Sub. attSubmission attemptsA threatening grappler, not one who holds position.
• Rev.ReversalsEscapes to top, invisible in a strike count.

Who a fighter has faced, and who both sides have in common.

• LogPer fighter bout logEvery bout in order, with opponent, method and round.
• Common opp.Shared opponentBridges two records that never met.
• StreakCurrent streakAnd whether the wins came by finish or by judges.
• TitleChampionship boutsFlagged apart: five round pace is a different sport.
• AgeAge on fight nightDecline in MMA tends to arrive suddenly.