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Articles & Q&A

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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Rules & points

How the KBN point framework works, rule by rule.

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How ranking points expire: the 12-month and 24-month rules with real dates

KBN ranking points expire in two steps: a result keeps 100% of its value for 12 months, drops to 50% after 12 months and to 0% aft...

21 Sept 2026 · 5 min👁28.7k ♥2.6k ↗582
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The 24-month window: why old results expire

Rankings measure current form. Results keep 100 % of their value for a year, 50 % for a second year, then leave the active table.

17 Sept 2026 · 2 min👁21.1k ♥1.2k ↗261

Rankings explained

Reading the tables, movement, scopes and divisions.

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Why rankings move when nobody fought

Movement arrows are not only about new results. Expiring results, verified appeals and multiplier changes all move the table.

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Guides & how-to

Step-by-step help for applicants, admins and fans.

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How to renew a KBN fighter licence (and what happens if it expires)

A KBN fighter licence is valid for one year from its issue date minus one day, and renewal can start in the fighter portal before...

1 Sept 2026 · 5 min👁18.6k ♥835 ↗443

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Why rankings move when nobody fought
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Questions & answers

Q&A

Short answers on points, applying, documents, rankings, officials, branches and privacy.

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