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White, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, red (in some karate styles), brown, and black are the most common colors in the karate belt ranking system. Upon black belt, there are 10 dan ranks that go from the 1st dan belt to the 10th dan black belt, which is the highest rank in karate.
If a UFC fighter misses weight at the first weigh-in, the athletic commission will give them up to two hours to make the weight. But if they fail again at the second weigh-in, the bout will likely turn into a catchweight fight. The fighter who missed weight may forfeit up to 30% of their purse.
A liver shot is a punch, kick, or knee strike that lands right under the ribcage on the right side of the stomach and penetrates the body enough to damage the liver. The liver shot instantly causes excruciating pain and sudden paralysis and puts the body into shutdown mode.
UFC fighters typically fight 2-3 times per year. Unranked and low-ranked fighters compete up to 5 times per year, whereas top-ranked fighters typically fight 1-2 times per year. Injuries, contract disputes, and medical suspensions are some reasons that impede fighters from competing more often.
When it comes to the sport of MMA, people unanimously agree that the UFC has the most talented and successful fighters in the world. Since the UFC is the best MMA organization in the world, they attract the best MMA fighters who seek to prove they are the best in the world.