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How the ranking works, who is rising, what every event is worth, and answers to the questions we get most. Every number in these pages comes from the same engine that builds the tables.
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Plain-English definitions of ranking, rules and document terms.
Glossaries
This glossary defines the terms used in KBN rankings and documents, from base points and event multipliers to time value, scopes,...
A kickboxing glossary covering strikes (jab, cross, hook, uppercut), kicks (round, front, side, spinning), defence (check, parry,...
An MMA glossary covering takedowns, positions (guard, half guard, side control, mount, back control), submissions (chokes and join...
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