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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.
ring-rust
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.
Oscar Nascimento
weight-cutting
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.
Oscar Nascimento
age
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.
Oscar Nascimento
reach
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.
Oscar Nascimento