The MMA year in review

June 2013

June 2013 saw 391 professional MMA events and 2,797 bouts recorded worldwide, roughly level with the year before.

Of bouts with a decisive result, 73 % ended in a finish — 897 by KO/TKO and 1,082 by submission — with 744 going to a decision.

Oplot Challenge ran the most events (10), and the biggest single card was RFC - International Amateur Championships 2013 with 39 bouts.

391

Events

▲ 1 vs prev yr

2,797

Bouts

71 %

Finish rate

897 KO · 1,082 SUB · 744 DEC

Methods

Most active organisations

Oplot Challenge 10 The Ultimate Fighter 7 CTN Promotions 5 Duelo De Giagantes (Mexico) 4 King of the Cage 4 Jungle Fight 3

Busiest venues

Kharkiv Ukraine, Ukraine 9 UFC Training Center Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 7 Cambodian Television Network (CTN) Studio Phnom Penh, Cambodia 5 Zumpango Mexico, Mexico 3 Sokol Hall Omaha, Nebraska, United States 2 City Hall Japeri, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2

Biggest cards

RFC - International Amateur Championships 2013 2013-06-29 39 bouts Gladiator Challenge - Summer Heat 2013-06-30 31 bouts TSC 3 - New Blood 2013-06-29 22 bouts Destiny MMA - Proving Grounds 2013-06-29 21 bouts RFA 8 - Pettis vs. Pegg 2013-06-21 20 bouts

Fastest finishes

David Gillan TKO · Battle Arena - The Battle for Northants R1 0:04 Guilherme Santos Submission (Heel Hook) · AVF - Rio do Sul R1 0:07 Josh Malzone KO (Punch) · Epic Fight Night 1 - Stinson vs. Kimmons R1 0:08 Christian Espinosa KO (Punch) · Knockout Promotions - Knockout MMA R1 0:08 Shawn McMahon KO (Punches) · Xtreme Caged Combat - Adrenaline R1 0:08