Breaking down every UFC fight since 2001
I have felt in recent years that more fights are going to decisions. So, I have analysed over 5000 fights to see what patterns there are in how UFC fights are finishing.
Jon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson - Who Really Won That Fight?
Jon Jones makes his return at UFC 232 to claim his light heavyweight strap back but he won't be taking on Daniel Cormier. Instead, it will be a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson. I analyse the unforgettable first fight to find out who won according to the stats.
UFC 229 – Do the Stats Point to a Conor McGregor Knockout?
Khabib Nurmagomedov has to be the favourite and is expected to dominate with his grappling however, these stats may suggest a Conor McGregor knockout is more likely than people think.
Bisping vs GSP - All The Stats You Need To Know
I give you all the stats ahead of the long awaited super fight between the current Middleweight champion, Michael Bisping and one of the best fighters of all time in Georges St Pierre.
Mayweather vs McGregor – Breaking Down The Stats
I gather and break down all the stats and facts for the biggest fight combat sport has ever seen between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.
José Aldo - One of the best fighters in the world?
José Aldo is the current UFC featherweight champion and ranked #4 in the UFC’s ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings, but it can be argued that he has lost his aura of invincibility and is now ignored in debates regarding the best fighters in the world. I revisit this discussion.
Doping In MMA – How Much Of An Advantage Does It Give A Fighter?
The use of performance-enhancing drugs (PED's) has long been an issue in MMA, despite the best efforts of the authorities to eradicate the culture of doping, but how much of a difference do they make? I analyse the records of fighters both before and after their bans.
Is It Worth Betting On UFC Fights?
With the UFC becoming ever more popular, interest from the lucrative sports betting industry is on the increase. However, with the volatile and unpredictable nature of the sport, is it worth the gamble? I have simulated what, if any, money could have been made from betting on the outcome of title fights.
UFC: How Significant Is Home Advantage?
Looking at every fight that took place outside of USA in UFC history, I investigate if there is any truth in fighters benefiting from home advantage, whilst also considering those bouts that went to a decision - do judges tend to side with fighters from their own country?
5 Reasons Why UFC Championships Have Become So Volatile
I outline my reasons why UFC belts are changing hands so frequently in the modern era.
From Postman To Middleweight Champion: Michael Bisping’s UFC Journey
UFC is full of great individual stories, and none better so than that of Michael Bisping. With an eagerly awaited rematch with Dan Henderson on the horizon, I chart the remarkable journey of the English fighter from humble beginnings to UFC Champion.
The Rematch: Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 2
Nate Diaz was unsurprised with his victory in their bout, but what's in store for the rematch? I gather stats on every rematch in UFC history and preview their fight for UFC 202.
The Growth Of The UFC Ahead Of The Historic UFC 200
Ahead of UFC 200, I look into how Dana White and the Fertitta brothers have transformed the Ultimate Fighting Championship and grew Mixed Martial Arts into a legitimate sport.