The MMA year in review

February 2023

February 2023 saw 294 professional MMA events and 2,773 bouts recorded worldwide, up 20 % on the year before.

Of bouts with a decisive result, 59 % ended in a finish — 854 by KO/TKO and 765 by submission — with 1,104 going to a decision.

Union of Mixed Martial Arts ran the most events (12), and the biggest single card was IMMAF - 2022 World Championships: Day 3 with 122 bouts.

294

Events

▲ 48 vs prev yr

2,773

Bouts

58 %

Finish rate

854 KO · 765 SUB · 1,104 DEC

Methods

Most active organisations

Union of Mixed Martial Arts 12 International Mixed Martial Arts Federation 6 One Championship 5 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 4 Professional Fighters League 4 Spartacus MMA 3

Busiest venues

Stark Arena Belgrade, Serbia 6 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium Bangkok, Thailand 5 Universal Studios Orlando, Florida, United States 4 Etihad Arena Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 3 UFC Apex Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 3 Moscow Russia, Russia 3

Biggest cards

IMMAF - 2022 World Championships: Day 3 2023-02-14 122 bouts IMMAF - 2022 World Championships: Day 2 2023-02-13 113 bouts IMMAF - 2022 World Championships: Day 1 2023-02-12 92 bouts IMMAF - 2022 World Championships: Day 4 2023-02-15 55 bouts FMMAF - MMA League 2: Tarbes - Day 1 2023-02-03 32 bouts

Fastest finishes

Jack Losowicki KO (Punches)Tim Mills · CCC 16 - Colorado Combat Club 16 R1 0:05 Jack Losowicki TKO · CCC 16 - Colorado Combat Club 16 R1 0:05 Mason Tripp TKO (Punches) · MFL - Midwest Fight League R1 0:06 Jarod Lageman TKO · Omaha Fight Club - OFC 133: V-Day Vengeance R1 0:07 Mateusz Kuczynski TKO · MMA Pro Fights Inc - Sanchez vs. Basile R1 0:07