MMA Lab
Des recherches fondées sur les données pour comprendre comment les combats se gagnent vraiment. Chaque étude s'appuie sur des données réelles de combats et sur la science du sport évaluée par les pairs — jamais sur une opinion à l'emporte-pièce.
Are UFC Stats Accurate? What Reddit Gets Right and Wrong
Are UFC Stats accurate? We test Reddit's biggest claims against FightMetric definitions, official judging rules, live counting methods, and record data.
Why Accurate UFC Prediction Models Can Still Lose Money
A UFC prediction model can pick most winners and still lose money. Learn how price, vig, calibration, variance and small samples separate accuracy from profit.
How Does an AI UFC Prediction Model Actually Work?
See how an AI UFC prediction model turns fighter history into win probabilities, avoids data leakage, tests accuracy and handles matchup uncertainty.
UFC Weight Classes Explained: Limits and Weigh-In Rules
UFC weight classes run from 115 to 265 pounds. See all men's and women's limits, the one-pound allowance, catchweights and missed-weight rules.
What Is a Technical Submission in UFC? Rules Explained
What is a technical submission in UFC? Learn when a no-tap choke or joint injury counts, and how it differs from a submission, knockout and TKO.
How Are UFC Rankings Decided? Meta System Explained
How are UFC rankings decided? See how the new Meta model weighs wins, opponent quality, finishes, activity and old results—and what it leaves out.
What Is a 10-8 Round in the UFC? Scoring Criteria Explained
What is a 10-8 round in the UFC? See how damage, dominance and duration separate 10-8 from 10-9, plus how knockdowns, 10-7 scores and draws work.
UFC Unanimous vs Split vs Majority Decision Explained
Unanimous vs split decision in UFC: learn how three scorecards create unanimous, split, majority decisions and draws under the Unified Rules.
How Is UFC Takedown Defense Calculated? TD Def Explained
How is UFC takedown defense calculated? Learn the TD Def formula, what counts as an attempt, why small samples mislead and how to read UFC Stats.
What Counts as a Significant Strike in UFC? Stats Explained
What counts as a significant strike in UFC stats? Learn the distance, clinch and ground rules, total-strike gap, judging limits and common traps.
Do UFC Fighters Get Better After Changing Weight Class?
Do UFC fighters get better after changing weight class? A 107-fighter audit compares moves up and down, win rates, weight cuts, and key limits.
Are Undefeated UFC Prospects Overvalued in Debuts?
Are undefeated UFC prospects overvalued in their debuts? Odds research and real cases show why a perfect record alone cannot answer the question.