February 2010 MMA Fight Stats Roundup

Three events were held in February across the major MMA promotions. This produced a total of 25 professional bouts including one title fight. The UFC held two events, while Strikeforce held the third. Americans continued to make up the majority of the active fighters, with Brazil, Australia, and Croatia having good February representation. Middleweights were the most active division, decisions were the most common fight outcome, and the oddsmaker’s favorites won 63% of the time. Full results below.

One title was on the line in February, with Sarah Kaufman and Takayo Hashi vying for the vacant and brand new Strikeforce 135 pound women’s title. Kaufman convincingly outpointed Hashi in a 5-round decision to become the champion.

Fight Stats Roundups for Recent Months
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009

Of the 25 fights in the month, decisions continued to rise and were the most common fight outcome at 52%. 16% of bouts ended in submission and 32% by KO or TKO.

As is normally the case, those fights that end inside of the distance usually are finished in the first round.

Oddsmaker’s favorites won the majority of January bouts, with underdogs victorious 38% of the time, an increase from the 22% from the prior month.

Middleweights, and heavier fighters in general, were the busiest athletes in the month with 7 bouts across the major organizations, followed by light heavyweights with 5 bouts.

American fighters continued to be the busiest nationality with 32 fighters active and going an even 50/50 in wins and losses. Brazilians also split their bouts and 3-3, whereas Australians went 2-1 and Belgian and Polish fighters were each 1-0.