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.
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.
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.
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.