For the second time in 14 months, the UFC will introduce a new weight class to the organization. On Friday, the Ultimate Fighting Championships will debut their new Flyweight division—limit of 125 lbs.
UFC on FX 2 will feature the opening round of a four-man tournament designed to crown the first UFC Flyweight Champion. For many MMA fans—die-hard and casual alike—this will be their first introduction to one of the smallest divisions in all of mixed martial arts.
In order to prepare you for the two great match-ups coming up—Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani, Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall—here’s a look at some of the nuances of flyweight competition.