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 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 Split Decision vs Unanimous Decision: 5,443 Bouts
UFC split decision vs unanimous decision, explained with AgentMMA data: 49.3% of 5,443 UFC bouts reached the judges from 2016 to October 24, 2026.
How Is UFC Takedown Defense Calculated? 5,598 Bouts Studied
How is UFC takedown defense calculated? AgentMMA studied 5,598 bouts and found that fighters with more takedowns won 69.9% of unequal-total fights.
UFC Significant Strikes Explained: What 8,787 Bouts Show
UFC significant strikes explained with AgentMMA's 8,787-bout study: leaders won 78.7% of decisions. See margins, targets, accuracy and division rates.
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.
Does Altitude Change UFC Finish Rates? What Data Says
Do UFC altitude finish rates rise in Mexico City or Denver? A 208-bout analysis finds no total change, though submission and knockout shares shift.
UFC Hometown Advantage: Do Fighters Get Better Scorecards?
Does UFC hometown advantage sway judges? A 1,840-fight study finds a small live-crowd scorecard edge and shows why raw home win rates mislead.
Is the UFC Red-Corner Advantage Real? What Data Says
Is the UFC red-corner advantage real? A 6,478-fight report shows why matchmaking and favorite assignment explain the pattern better than corner color.
Do Bettors Overvalue Famous UFC Fighters? What Data Says
Do bettors overvalue famous UFC fighters? Betting splits, odds math and 6,190 UFC bouts test UFC public betting bias without turning it into a fade rule.
Best UFC Gyms by Win Rate: What the Data Can Prove
The best UFC gyms can post striking win rates, but raw records mislead. See verified camp runs and the fair method needed to rank MMA teams.