The MMA year in review

December 2023

December 2023 saw 413 professional MMA events and 3,359 bouts recorded worldwide, up 15 % on the year before.

Of bouts with a decisive result, 68 % ended in a finish — 1,230 by KO/TKO and 1,027 by submission — with 1,038 going to a decision.

International Mixed Martial Arts Federation ran the most events (5), and the biggest single card was G-Fight - 2023 French Championship with 59 bouts.

413

Events

▲ 55 vs prev yr

3,359

Bouts

67 %

Finish rate

1,230 KO · 1,027 SUB · 1,038 DEC

Methods

Most active organisations

International Mixed Martial Arts Federation 5 One Championship 5 Combate Global 5 Octagon Promotion 5 Brave Combat Federation 4 Shooto 4

Busiest venues

Khalifa Sports City Arena Manama, Bahrain 5 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium Bangkok, Thailand 5 Hardcore Platform Moscow, Russia 4 Mediapro Studios Miami, Florida, United States 4 Moscow Russia, Russia 4 Khalifa Sports City Arena Isa Town, Bahrain 3

Biggest cards

G-Fight - 2023 French Championship 2023-12-09 59 bouts IMMAF - 2023 Asian Championships: Day 1 2023-12-10 47 bouts IMMAF - 2023 Asian Championships: Day 2 2023-12-11 35 bouts MFC 11 - Montenegro Fighting Championship 11 2023-12-09 34 bouts FederKombat - 11th Italian MMA Cup 2023-12-09 32 bouts

Fastest finishes

Joseph Perez KO (Superman Punch) · GFC - MCCS Fight Night 2023 R1 0:04 Robelis Despaigne KO (Punches) · Fury FC 84 - Fury Fighting Championship 84: Young vs. Richardson R1 0:04 Ismail Elcheikh KO (Punch) · Hiva Nui Tournament - Huahine 2023 R1 0:05 Christian Herrera KO (Punch) · MFC 4 - Matador Fighter Challenge 4 R1 0:05 Joe Owens TKO (Leg Kick and Punches) · FightKLB - Series 1 R1 0:05