Injury Profile of Mixed Martial Arts Competitions in the United States

Ross, Austin J.; Ross, Bailey J.; Zeoli, Tyler; Brown, Symone M.; Mulcahey, Mary K.

doi:10.1177/2325967121991560

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“…Similarly, Curran-Sills and Abedin (2018) observed that 86.1% of injured MMA athletes lost their match. Additionally, it was found that 17.4% of losers sustained a concussion compared to 1.5% of winners in MMA ( Ross et al, 2021 ).…”

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A brief descriptive outline of the rules of mixed martial arts and concussion in mixed martial arts

Hamdan¹,

Rath²,

Sayoc³

et al. 2022

J Exerc Rehabil

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Mixed martial arts (MMA), a combat sport consisting of wrestling, box-ing, and martial arts, is a popular activity associated with danger and vi-olence. Of concern are the repetitive head impacts, both subconcussive and concussive, sustained by MMA athletes. The rules of MMA en-courage head strikes, but there was no formal concussion protocol in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) until 2021. Because the UFC was established less than 30 years, the long-term consequences of these repetitive concussive head blows are lacking. In this review, we focus on current literature sought to summarize the current knowledge of repetitive head impacts and concussions in MMA. The objectives were to outline (a) the rules of MMA; (b) the postconcussion protocol for UFC athletes; (c) current behavioral and biochemical diagnostic measures; (d) epidemiology and prevalence of concussion in MMA; (e) long-term effects of subconcussive repetitive head impacts; (f) biome-chanics of head impacts; and (g) considerations and research topics that warrant future research.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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A brief descriptive outline of the rules of mixed martial arts and concussion in mixed martial arts

Hamdan¹,

Rath²,

Sayoc³

et al. 2022

J Exerc Rehabil

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“…The prevalence of specific injury types varied by competition level, match result, and match winners versus losers. [1][2][3][4][5][6] Furthermore, gender, way of finishing, and weight play an important role in fight outcomes and injury profiles.…”

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Cranio-Maxillofacial Injuries in Mixed Martial Arts

Ferretti,

Iocca,

Gallesio

et al. 2024

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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Purpose: To describe a case of a maxillofacial trauma that occurred during a mixed martial arts (MMA) match and to perform a literature review of maxillofacial injuries related to MMA match to determine whether preventive models are applicable. Methods: The authors described a maxillofacial injury with orbital and optic nerve involvement that happened during a professional MMA match. A literature review on maxillofacial trauma in MMA was conducted on Scopus and Pubmed with specific keywords. Results: Open reduction and internal fixation of the maxillofacial complex fractures with right eye optic neuropathy following an MMA match is described. Six articles were selected for the description of trauma in the maxillofacial complex associated with MMA fights. Discussion: Literature has paid little attention to injuries during MMA matches. The most common injury locations that emerged from the literature review were the head, face, and neck. Middle facial third injuries were the most common type. Frequently the injury involved the ophthalmic area. Conclusions: The timing of maxillofacial trauma in MMA is critical. Protective devices should be strongly promoted to prevent catastrophic consequences.

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“…Mixed martial arts (MMA) is steadily gaining popularity worldwide. A study by Ross et al [67] revealed that out of 503 MMA fights examined, injuries occurred in 285 (57%). The study by Baranto et al [70] suggests that most injuries occur during the growth period.…”

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Prevalence of Pain and Disability of the Spine and Joints in Selected Types of Sport: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study

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(1) Background: Joint and back pain are enormous and important clinical and public health problems that significantly affect people of all ages. Although the epidemiology of pain in the general population is well documented, less information is available in athletes. While in the general population joint and back pain have predominantly functional origin, in athletes, pain is a consequence of not only functional, but very often structural changes in the spine, joints, and related tissues. Depending on the sports specialization, character of the training activity, exercises, training load, and many other factors, athletes are exposed to various injuries accompanied by pain. (2) Aim: This study is aimed at evaluating the prevalence of spinal and limb injuries, and back pain and joint pain among athletes of various specializations. A questionnaire survey on back pain, quality of life, and physical activity will be used to collect data from Slovak athletes. The outcomes of the survey will be compared to a physically active group. This article presents a study protocol that aims to evaluate the relationship between back pain and injury prevalence in athletes of various specializations.

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Injury Profile of Mixed Martial Arts Competitions in the United States

Cited by 8 publications

References 17 publications

A brief descriptive outline of the rules of mixed martial arts and concussion in mixed martial arts

A brief descriptive outline of the rules of mixed martial arts and concussion in mixed martial arts

Cranio-Maxillofacial Injuries in Mixed Martial Arts

Prevalence of Pain and Disability of the Spine and Joints in Selected Types of Sport: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study

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