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For fans of online sports betting new to the sport of mixed martial arts, we continue our series of bringing you all the information you need to know to start turning your love of fights into serious profit. In this breakdown, we talk about fight cards. What is a fight card? What's a preliminary fight card? Hang on to your beers, fans of sports betting, we're about to drop some knowledge.

What is a fight card?

A fight card simply refers to the matches booked for a particular event. A fight card may be further designated as a preliminary fight card, the main fight card, and the main event. Fighters fighting on the preliminary card are first up, followed by those in the main card, and typically, the main event is the last fight of the night.

The preliminary fight card is the fights to start off the night. Fighters involved are typically younger guys trying to come up in the sport, or more experienced fighters looking to bounce back following a loss. The preliminary fight card is not always televised. In the case of the UFC, recently they have been showing a live preliminary fight card on Spike TV prior to certain PPVs. This is a good way to create interest in the PPV - as fans if we see exciting fights on the prelim card, perhaps we'll be more inclined to part with our money and order the PPV. Research has shown that many, many buyers wait until the last minute to decide whether or not they want to order a PPV. A solid hour of prelims can net buyers.

The main fight card refers to the body of matches shown on the PPV, or televised portion of the event. The main event is typically, but not always, the last match of the evening. The main event is what is largely used to sell the whole night of fights. Now that you're a little more clued up, get wagering, and enjoy the fights!

We continue our series of UFC Basics for those fans new to the sport, and those interested in brushing up on their knowledge for all things UFC. Today, we turn to the voices that oversee the action in the Octagon. If you've watched any amount of UFC action, you've no doubt been exposed to their commentary, their cliches, and their all-around M.O.

Fans of sports betting have long been familiar with the voice of Mike Goldberg. Also known for covering volleyball and other sports, Goldberg is the UFC's play-by-play man. This is an interesting position for Goldberg to be in, because that's not what he really does in the traditional sense. Online sports betting fans know that Goldberg is the UFC's company man. He does their pitches, he sells their fighters, he sells the action. Rather than an impartial commentator working for a network rather than a league, Goldberg's bread is buttered by the UFC, and as such, some of his commentary needs to be taken with a grain of salt.

Joe Rogan is known to many as the host of Fear Factor, a once popular and confusing game show where contestants were challenged to face certain fears. Rogan, however, has long been a part of the sport. Back in the pre-Zuffa days, Rogan would handle backstage lockeroom interviews. He is also a former Tae-Kwon-Do champion, and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Eddie Bravo. Online sports betting fans know that Rogan is clearly passionate, and clearly knowledgeable when it comes to the fighting arts. Rogan explicates all the action (especially on the ground), allowing fans with no direct knowledge to enjoy the fights.

The two work well together as a team, and if you know what to listen for, they can help you enjoy the fights more fully.

For all of you betting fans new to the UFC, let's run through the weight divisions to get a better idea of the different classes and what they look like.

Heavyweight (206-265 lbs)

Sports betting fans know heavyweight has always been the marquee division. Long ruled by Fedor Emelianenko, the heavyweight division has entered a new epoch. It's current number one is the UFC champ, Brock Lesnar.

Light Heavyweight (205 lbs)

It's largely accepted that the most talented division is the light heavyweight division. Fighters in this weight class include champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. This has historically been an extremely competitive division, reflective of the wealth of talent. On Lyoto Machida successfully defended the belt only once during his recent tenure as champion. Quinton Jackson, Rashad Evans, and Forrest Griffin all held the title in the past two years, but none have successfully defended it.

Middleweight (185 lbs)

Middleweight is the home of Anderson Silva, but despite being ruled by one of the sport's best, this division historically has been lacking. Fighters who have fought in this class include Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin, and Silva's next challenger, Chael Sonnen.

Welterweight (170 lbs)

Welterweight has been considered, along with light heavyweight, to be one of the most talented pools of fighters in mixed martial arts. Long ruled by Matt Hughes, the division is currently lorded over by P4P king, Georges St. Pierre. That St. Pierre has been such a dominant champion is revealing of his greatness - he routinely defends against the best in the world.

Lightweight (155 lbs)

Lightweight fighters routinely put on some of the most action-packed fights in mixed martial arts. Fighters in this weight class include champion Frankie Edgar, Evan Dunham, George Sotiropoulos, and former champ, BJ Penn.