No-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu: A Markovian analysis of elite-level combat dynamics
Leonardo Lamas,
Matthew Heiner,
Mario Ferreira
et al.
Abstract:No-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a grappling-based combat sport performed without the jiu-jitsu uniform. It’s fast-growing popularity has been influenced by the contributions to competitors’ performance in mixed martial arts tournaments. This study aimed to analyze the frequency of actions, the transitions between them, and their reward–risk balance—the probability of submitting minus the probability of being submitted—among top-level competitors. Data encompassed all 93 matches (90 competitors) of the World Submi… Show more
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