The Ultimate Fighting Championship introduced two weight classes at UFC 12: Heavyweight, which had competitors above 200 lb (91 kg), and Lightweight, which grouped competitors under 200 lb.

Size matters in the UFC to make sure fights are fair and competitive. The right weight class can make or break a fighter’s career. Some divisions have razor-thin gaps, while others jump by ...

In 1997, the UFC Superfight Championship was unified with the UFC Tournament Championship to determine the UFC Heavyweight Champion, and Mark Coleman emerged as champion, defeating Dan Severn at ...

T he UFC heavyweight rankings are one of the most popular lists in the sport. Despite the big guys not being the quickest and ...

A massive weight discrepancy was too much for newcomer Uran Satybaldiev to overcome at UFC Vegas 105, with Martin Buday ...

Paul Craig has openly discussed the detrimental impact fighting in the middleweight division had on his mental health.

The UFC has demonstrated a willingness to release fighters following underwhelming performances. This trend is especially prevalent in the heavyweight division where the talent pool is ...

Striking and grappling are essential components of mixed martial arts, but one of the most critical aspects of the sport is making weight. It requires an immense amount of discipline, not only ...

Back in 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov, Craig pulled off a last-minute submission against the current light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev, forcing him to tap.

After spending the entirety of his promotional tenure at light heavyweight, Spann (22-10 MMA, 8-5 UFC) opted to change ...