Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a dynamic and multi-faceted sport that has gained immense popularity worldwide. This document is designed to provide a comprehensive statistical analysis of MMA records, offering insights into the sport’s diverse strategies, prominent fighters, and landmark events. It will serve as an invaluable resource for enthusiasts, analysts, and newcomers to the sport, offering a detailed understanding of the intricate dynamics of MMA.
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MMA Fight Outcomes by Weight Class
Let’s look at the breakdown of MMA fight outcomes according to each weight class. Starting with the heavyweight division, there have been a total of 18,240 fights, with 8,821 ending in (T)KOs, 5,902 in submissions, and 3,056 being decided by total decisions. The remaining outcomes were No Contests (145), DQs (117), and Unknown (199).
In the light heavyweight division, out of 13,549 fights, 5,840 ended in (T)KOs, 4,640 in submissions, and 2,823 were total decisions. The division also had 79 No Contests, 88 DQs, and 79 Unknown outcomes.
The middleweight division saw 22,681 fights, with 8,875 ending in (T)KOs, 8,236 in submissions, and 5,164 as total decisions. There were also 138 No Contests, 119 DQs, and 149 Unknown outcomes.
The welterweight division had a total of 33,630 fights, with 12,487 (T)KOs, 12,097 submissions, and 8,516 total decisions, in addition to 202 No Contests, 154 DQs, and 174 Unknown outcomes.
In the lightweight division, there were 39,866 fights. Outcomes included 13,524 (T)KOs, 14,531 submissions, and 11,227 total decisions, along with 220 No Contests, 182 DQs, and 182 Unknown outcomes.
The featherweight division had 33,055 fights, with 10,499 (T)KOs, 12,051 submissions, and 10,041 total decisions. There were 179 No Contests, 142 DQs, and 143 Unknown outcomes.
In the bantamweight division, there were 26,068 fights. The fights ended in 7,956 (T)KOs, 9,367 submissions, and 8,393 total decisions, along with 117 No Contests, 115 DQs, and 120 Unknown outcomes.
The flyweight division saw 13,194 fights, with 3,868 (T)KOs, 4,580 submissions, and 4,577 total decisions. The division also had 56 No Contests, 59 DQs, and 54 Unknown outcomes.
The strawweight division had a total of 2,370 fights, with 600 (T)KOs, 868 submissions, and 877 total decisions. There were 7 No Contests, 10 DQs, and 8 Unknown outcomes.
In the women’s featherweight division, there were 1,256 fights. Outcomes included 410 (T)KOs, 419 submissions, and 413 total decisions, along with 7 No Contests, 4 DQs, and 3 Unknown outcomes.
The women’s bantamweight division had 2,092 fights, with 706 (T)KOs, 616 submissions, and 753 total decisions. There were 8 No Contests, 5 DQs, and 4 Unknown outcomes.
Women’s flyweight division saw 2,889 fights, with 841 (T)KOs, 896 submissions, and 1,126 total decisions, along with 7 No Contests, 7 DQs, and 12 Unknown outcomes.
In the women’s strawweight division, there were 2,657 fights. The fights ended in 640 (T)KOs, 830 submissions, and 1,172 total decisions, along with 6 No Contests, 6 DQs, and 3 Unknown outcomes.
Lastly, the women’s atomweight division saw 1,059 fights. Outcomes included 198 (T)KOs, 341 submissions, and 517 total decisions, along with 1 No Contest, and 2 Unknown outcomes.
MMA Fight Outcomes by Year
Here is a detailed breakdown of MMA fight outcomes by year. In 2023, there were a total of 10,789 fights, with 4,147 ending in (T)KOs, 3,252 in submissions, 3,249 in total decisions, 77 were No Contests, 51 were DQs, and 13 were Unknown. The year 2022 saw 18,671 fights, with outcomes including 7,480 (T)KOs, 5,595 submissions, 5,302 total decisions, 115 No Contests, 88 DQs, and 91 Unknown.
In 2021, the total fights were 15,589, with 6,108 (T)KOs, 4,720 submissions, 4,549 total decisions, alongside 82 No Contests, 76 DQs, and 54 Unknown. The following year, 2020, had 9,231 fights with 3,624 (T)KOs, 2,877 submissions, 2,611 total decisions, 48 No Contests, 40 DQs, and 31 Unknown.
The year 2019 witnessed 20,382 fights, with 8,011 (T)KOs, 6,542 submissions, 5,421 total decisions, 114 No Contests, 78 DQs, and 216 Unknown. In 2018, there were 19,655 fights, with 7,324 (T)KOs, 6,630 submissions, 5,271 total decisions, 111 No Contests, 83 DQs, and 236 Unknown.
In 2017, there were a total of 20,697 fights, with 7,772 ending in (T)KOs, 7,155 in submissions, 5,406 in total decisions, 126 were No Contests, 77 were DQs, and 161 were Unknown. The year 2016 saw a total of 19,888 fights, with outcomes including 7,286 (T)KOs, 6,984 submissions, 5,281 total decisions, 117 No Contests, 88 DQs, and 132 Unknown.
In 2015, the total fights were 19,549, with 7,209 (T)KOs, 7,183 submissions, 4,833 total decisions, alongside 108 No Contests, 85 DQs, and 131 Unknown. The following year, 2014, had 18,511 fights with 6,550 (T)KOs, 6,978 submissions, 4,724 total decisions, 100 No Contests, 95 DQs, and 64 Unknown.
The year 2013 witnessed 19,172 fights, with 6,761 (T)KOs, 7,467 submissions, 4,677 total decisions, 114 No Contests, 75 DQs, and 78 Unknown. In 2012, there were 18,390 fights, with 6,427 (T)KOs, 7,323 submissions, 4,252 total decisions, 118 No Contests, 105 DQs, and 165 Unknown. In 2011, the total fights were 16,522, with 5,555 (T)KOs, 6,735 submissions, 3,967 total decisions, alongside 75 No Contests, 96 DQs, and 94 Unknown.
In 2010, there were 15,518 fights, with 5,124 ending in (T)KOs, 6,633 in submissions, 3,526 in total decisions, 74 were No Contests, 80 were DQs, and 81 were Unknown. The year 2009 saw 14,619 fights, with outcomes including 5,119 (T)KOs, 6,229 submissions, 3,047 total decisions, 79 No Contests, 60 DQs, and 85 Unknown.
In 2008, the total fights were 13,091, with 4,621 (T)KOs, 5,654 submissions, 2,589 total decisions, alongside 76 No Contests, 60 DQs, and 91 Unknown. The following year, 2007, had 12,915 fights with 4,569 (T)KOs, 5,592 submissions, 2,325 total decisions, 88 No Contests, 65 DQs, and 276 Unknown.
The year 2006 witnessed 10,312 fights, with 3,563 (T)KOs, 4,505 submissions, 1,952 total decisions, 57 No Contests, 51 DQs, and 184 Unknown. In 2005, there were 7,248 fights, with 2,465 (T)KOs, 3,184 submissions, 1,429 total decisions, 43 No Contests, 27 DQs, and 100 Unknown.
Conclusion
This comprehensive analysis of MMA fight outcomes over the years and across various divisions provides a fascinating insight into the evolution of the sport. The data reveals a diverse range of outcomes, indicating the dynamic nature of MMA, with its unpredictable blend of striking and grappling techniques. From (T)KOs to submissions and total decisions, each outcome tells a unique story of struggle, strategy, and skill. As the sport continues to grow, it will be intriguing to observe how these patterns evolve further.