MMA Lab
Data-driven research on how fights are really won. Every study is grounded in real bout data and peer-reviewed sport science — no hot takes.
UFC KO vs TKO: What’s the Difference Under the Rules?
UFC KO vs TKO rules aren't as simple as conscious or unconscious. See official definitions, stoppage types, fight examples, and what 844 bouts show.
What Does No Contest Mean in UFC? Rules, Records and Data
What does no contest mean in UFC? Learn the foul-time rules, record impact, title effects, famous examples, and all-time data from 8,940 fights.
Most Common UFC Submissions: What 3,123 Fights Show
The rear-naked choke is the most common UFC submission. A 3,123-fight study shows how often submissions happen, which types lead, and the data limits.
Do UFC Age Gaps Matter? UFC Belgrade and 8,419 Fights
UFC age gap data tracks win rates across 8,419 fights, then puts the wide Błachowicz–Stirling and Medić–Rodriguez gaps in context at UFC Belgrade.
How to Convert UFC Odds to Implied Probability: Examples
Convert UFC odds into implied probability, remove sportsbook vig, compare no-vig prices and read American, decimal and fractional odds correctly.
Does UFC Cage Size Change Finish Rates? What Data Says
Does UFC cage size change finish rates? A 1,572-fight UFC PI comparison finds fewer decisions in the 25-foot Octagon, with key limits and confounders.
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.