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Who doesn’t love random statistics, especially those about MMA? These statistics are based on the bouts that take place between UFC 21 and UFC 157. All fights prior to were not considered, because UFC 21 marked the adoption of the 10-point must system, as well as other significant rule changes that reflect modern day MMA.

This poll separates striking and Jiu-Jitsu, so any fights that have ended by submission due to strikes, goes down as a TKO win.

 

1.) 41% of all UFC bouts have gone to a decision.

2.) 35% of all UFC bouts have ended via Knockout/ TKO.

3.) 24% of all UFC bouts have ended via submission.

4.) One-third of all submission wins have come via Rear Naked Choke.

5.) The 2nd most common submission is the Guillotine ( 18% ).

6.) The 3rd most common submission is the Armbar ( 15% ).

7.) Chokes make up 72% of all submission wins.

8.) 13 bouts have been declared a No Contest, either by the ref, or were later       overturned by the State Athletic Commission.

9.) 11 bouts were declared a draw.

10.) 7 fights have ended via disqualification.

11.) Rousimar Palhares holds 20% of all leg lock submission victories.

12.) 7 fights have ended in the fourth round.

13.) 20 fights have been stopped in between rounds.

14.) There have been 42 split decisions.

15.) 7 fights were finished via slam.

16.) 26 fights were finished via head kick (including those that have had several follow up punches before the fight was stopped).

17.) There have been 8 trilogies in the UFC.

18.) The Tito Ortiz / Ken Shamrock trilogy is the only trilogy to have the same winner every time

19.) Randy Couture hold most victories over former UFC champions with 7.

20.) In a title fight with a defending champion, the champion retains their title 71% of the time.

 

– Ryan “FightFreek” Poli

@FightFreek

 

Seven first round wins all by the same method. No one in UFC history, probably MMA history, has ever accomplished this. Liz Carmouche put up one hell of a fight, but in the end, she faced the same fate as the rest of Rousey’s opponents.

There was a bit of a slugfest early in the fight, with neither really getting the best of the strikes. When they two came together, Rousey immediately looked for a takedown. Quickly getting the fight to the ground, she took side control, but Carmouche rolled out and mounted the champ for a brief moment before more scrambling occurred. This time, the Rousey found her opponent on her back seeking the rear naked. Carmouche couldn’t get under the chin of the champ, so instead went for a neck crank that had everyone watching on the edge of their seats.

In a nail biting struggle, Rousey eventually shrugged of the submission attempt, got the fight back to the canvas, and worked to side control again. The former Marine gave a valid effort to roll out of side control like before, but the barrage of punches to the face was only making it more difficult. Carmouche took the chance to buck out when Rousey looked like she was going for an arm triangle choke, but in the brief scramble, Carmouche then found herself defending an armbar. As we all know, never a good position to be in with Rousey.

Showing her heart and determination, Carmouche defended well. She even showed the dexterity of her legs by using them to help defend against the armbar attempt. Despite superb submission defense, the champion was able to pry her opponent’s hands apart and force the tap.

This win marked the third consecutive victory over an elite female opponent, non of which that could even make it to the second round. It’s unclear as to whom could possibly challenge Rousey for her title at this time, but one thing can be said for sure; Ronda Rousey is as dominate a champion as any.

 
– Ryan “Fight Freek” Poli

@FightFreek