Does rapid weight regain influence victory method in MMA? 💥🥊
More weight = more KOs?
Rapid Weight Regain and Methods of Victory Among Winning Professional Mixed Martial Artists
Study Details
This new study analysed weight cutting behaviours and fight outcomes in 154 professional MMA fighters (UFC & Bellator) between 2018 - 2024 🔍
Only fighters than were won their matches were included in the analysis 🏆
Here is what they found ⬇️
Key Findings
📈 Mean rapid weight regain after official weigh-in’s prior to fighting was 10.17 ± 3.66% bodyweight
👫 This was similar between male and female fighters
Method of victory was not impacted by weight regain, as there were no significant differences observed between…
💥 Knockout
😵💫 Technical knockout
😴 Submission
👨⚖️ Decision outcomes
Conclusion
Rapid weight regain is prevalent among winning professional MMA fighters ⚖️
However, the magnitude of post-weigh-in weight regain does not appear to influence the method of victory ❌
It may still be an effective strategy for winning fights, although the evidence base is mixed currently 🧐
Reference
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