mma_get_rankings

Get current MMA fighter rankings by weight class and league

SERVERMcp SOURCEhttps://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What mma_get_rankings does on Mcp

AI agents call mma_get_rankings to retrieve information from Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why mma_get_rankings is rated Low

This tool retrieves rankings data from a sports API. It performs a read-only query operation with no ability to modify, delete, or execute arbitrary code. The data returned is informational only, with no financial implications or destructive capabilities. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—worst case would be excessive API calls or data scraping, which are operational concerns rather than security risks.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mma_get_rankings' and description 'Get current MMA fighter rankings by weight class and league' indicate a retrieval operation that queries and returns existing data without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mma_get_rankings safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mma_get_rankings, this is the rule to start with:

mma_get_rankings Allowed

mma_get_rankings is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mma_get_rankings": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp, apply this rule, and every mma_get_rankings call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mma_get_rankings

What does the mma_get_rankings tool do? +

Get current MMA fighter rankings by weight class and league. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mma_get_rankings? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mma_get_rankings: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mma_get_rankings? +

mma_get_rankings is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit mma_get_rankings? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mma_get_rankings rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block mma_get_rankings completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mma_get_rankings. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides mma_get_rankings? +

mma_get_rankings is provided by the MCP server (https://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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