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.
Which UFC Stats Actually Predict Wins? What Data Says
Which UFC stats predict wins? See what completed-fight studies and a 327-bout pre-fight test reveal about striking, grappling, accuracy and model limits.
UFC Immediate Rematch Win Rate: Do Winners Repeat?
The UFC immediate rematch win rate favors prior winners in 11 of 16 decided title runbacks. See the 17-fight record, wider data, and key limits.
What Wins a UFC Round? UFC Judging Criteria Explained
UFC judging criteria reward damage through effective striking and grappling first. See how takedowns, control time, 10-8 rounds and scorecards work.
Southpaw vs Orthodox in UFC: Is There a Real Advantage?
Southpaw vs orthodox UFC data shows a possible small edge, not a winning rule. Compare three studies, stance rates, matchup limits and model use.
How Often Do UFC Betting Favorites Win? What the Data Says
UFC betting favorites win about two-thirds of fights, but the rate rises by implied probability. See the data, odds math, profit gap and limits.
How Often Do Short-Notice UFC Replacements Win? The Data
Short-notice UFC replacements win roughly four in 10 fights in public audits. See the real samples, title-fight results, and key data limits.
Does UFC Ring Rust Exist? What Long-Layoff Data Shows
Does UFC ring rust exist? A 5,975-fight study shows when long layoffs start to matter, why active opponents change the signal, and where the data fails.
Do UFC Fighters Who Miss Weight Win More Often? What Data Says
Do UFC fighters who miss weight win more often? UFC audits show why raw win rates, favorite status and fight-night size point to no stable advantage.
What Age Do UFC Fighters Peak? Data by Weight Class
What age do UFC fighters peak? A 2,229-bout study shows how age relates to UFC wins and why the answer varies across weight classes and fighter careers.
Does Reach Advantage Matter in UFC Fights? What Data Says
See what reach advantage in UFC fights actually predicts, using a 2,229-bout study, division data, fighter examples, and honest model limitations.