The MMA year in review

July 2009

July 2009 saw 192 professional MMA events and 1,410 bouts recorded worldwide, up 26 % on the year before.

Of bouts with a decisive result, 80 % ended in a finish — 478 by KO/TKO and 624 by submission — with 271 going to a decision.

M-1 Global ran the most events (3), and the biggest single card was Pancrase - Pancrase Gate 2009 with 22 bouts.

192

Events

▲ 40 vs prev yr

1,410

Bouts

78 %

Finish rate

478 KO · 624 SUB · 271 DEC

Methods

Most active organisations

M-1 Global 3 Ultimate Combat Experience 3 Total Combat 2 Rage in the Cage 2 North American Allied Fight Series 2 King of the Cage 2

Busiest venues

Gold's Gym South Tokyo Annex Tokyo, Japan 3 Avertino Ramos Gymnasium Macapa, Amapa, Brazil 2 Differ Ariake Tokyo, Japan 2 Differ Ariake Koto, Tokyo, Japan 2 Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma, Washington, United States 1 USF Sun Dome Tampa, Florida, United States 1

Biggest cards

Pancrase - Pancrase Gate 2009 2009-07-26 22 bouts Gladiator Challenge - High Impact 2009-07-23 19 bouts KOTC - Connection 2009-07-18 18 bouts SAS 11 - Strike and Submit 11 2009-07-05 17 bouts Ultimate Event Promotions - Vendetta 2009-07-27 17 bouts

Fastest finishes

Steve Ramirez KO (Punches) · PureCombat 9 - Home Turf R1 0:03 Matt Baker TKO (Punches) · KOTC - Capital Excalibur R1 0:06 Cameron Cockran KO (Punches) · Atlas Fights - Guitars & Cadillacs 1 R1 0:09 Wayne Weaver TKO (Punches) · CFC 7 - Cage Fighters Championship 7 R1 0:10 Sinisha Adamovic TKO (Punches) · UCE - Ultimate Combat Experience R1 0:11