MMA Lab
Evidence-first research on how fights are really won: original studies computed from AgentMMA's bout database, plus honest reviews of published research. No hot takes.
How Often Do UFC Interim Champions Become Undisputed?
How often do UFC interim champions become undisputed? An audit of 25 resolved reigns finds a 52% conversion rate, with unification fights split 8-8.
Biggest UFC Comeback Wins by Striking Deficit, Ranked
See the biggest UFC comeback wins by significant-strike deficit, led by Derrick Lewis at −82, plus Anderson Silva and what the metric leaves out.
How Often Are UFC Fighters Drug Tested? What Data Shows
How often are UFC fighters drug tested? See 2026 session counts, how unannounced testing works, and why samples, sessions and failed tests differ.
Did the UFC's New Gloves Reduce Knockouts? What Data Says
The UFC’s new-glove knockout rate fell to 22.6% across 252 bouts. See why the drop was clear, but the design still isn’t proven as the cause.
How Often Do UFC Champions Win a Second-Division Title?
The UFC second-division title win rate is 11 wins in 27 bids. See which champions succeeded, why moving up looks better, and where the data falls short.
Do UFC Judges Favor the Previous Round Winner? What Data Says
UFC previous-round judging bias may sway close scores. See what a 4,155-judge-round study, current rules, and famous scorecards actually show.
Do UFC Title Fights Finish More Often? What Data Shows
The UFC title fight finish rate looks higher than non-title bouts, but two extra rounds change the result. See what an 8,591-fight audit shows.
Is UFC More Dangerous Than Boxing? What Injury Data Says
Is UFC more dangerous than boxing? Compare acute injuries, loss of consciousness, concussion events and brain-health data from three real studies.
Striker vs Grappler in UFC: Which Style Wins More?
Striker vs grappler in UFC: four studies show why no honest style win rate exists, and which striking and grappling actions track most with victory.
Do Beards Protect UFC Fighters From Knockouts? What Data Says
Do beards protect UFC fighters from knockouts? A 600-fight study says no, while a sheepskin impact test points to a narrower facial-injury effect.
Can UFC Fighters Return After ACL Surgery? What Data Shows
UFC ACL surgery recovery data shows how often fighters return, how long it takes, and why defensive declines alone do not prove a career is over.
Women's UFC Decision Rate: Do More Fights Reach Judges?
The women’s UFC decision rate is 63.4% across 954 bouts, versus 44.6% for 8,000 men’s bouts. See division splits, finish methods, and data limits.