Thread by @NateLatshaw

1/ 2022 was a great year for the sport of #MMA

Here's a look at how @ufc, @ONEChampionship, @BellatorMMA, & @PFLMMA all compared!

Which promotion had the most finishes?

What about 1st round finishes, KOs, SUBs, split decisions, etc.?

I cover it all here for #MMATwitter! 🧵

2/ 2022 Finish Rates by Promotion

1⃣ 65.8% - @ONEChampionship
2⃣ 52.9% - @BellatorMMA
3⃣ 52.7% - @ufc
4⃣ 51.4% - @PFLMMA

Note: I collected all stats from Sherdog, so these numbers are unofficial

3/ 2022 Knockout Rates by Promotion

1⃣ 41.0% - @ONEChampionship
2⃣ 36.4% - @PFLMMA
3⃣ 36.2% - @BellatorMMA
4⃣ 33.5% - @ufc

Note: I collected all stats from Sherdog, so these numbers are unofficial

4/ 2022 Submission Rates by Promotion

1⃣ 24.8% - @ONEChampionship
2⃣ 19.2% - @ufc
3⃣ 16.7% - @BellatorMMA
4⃣ 15.0% - @PFLMMA

Note: I collected all stats from Sherdog, so these numbers are unofficial

5/ 2022 Split Decision Rates by Promotion

1⃣ 30.0% - @ONEChampionship
2⃣ 26.7% - @ufc
3⃣ 25.0% - @PFLMMA
4⃣ 20.2% - @BellatorMMA

Note: I collected all stats from Sherdog, so these numbers are unofficial

6/ 2022 1st Round Finish Rates by Promotion

1⃣ 35.9% - @ONEChampionship
2⃣ 32.7% - @PFLMMA
3⃣ 27.6% - @BellatorMMA
4⃣ 25.9% - @ufc

Note: I collected all stats from Sherdog, so these numbers are unofficial

7/ 2022 1st Round Knockout Rates by Promotion

1⃣ 24.3% - @PFLMMA
2⃣ 21.4% - @ONEChampionship
3⃣ 20.0% - @BellatorMMA
4⃣ 15.7% - @ufc

Note: I collected all stats from Sherdog, so these numbers are unofficial

8/ 2022 1st Round Submission Rates by Promotion

1⃣ 14.5% - @ONEChampionship
2⃣ 10.2% - @ufc
3⃣ 8.4% - @PFLMMA
4⃣ 7.6% - @BellatorMMA

Note: I collected all stats from Sherdog, so these numbers are unofficial

9/ That concludes the comparisons across promotions!

However, I used publicly available #UFC data for additional analysis!

For a deeper dive on statistical trends in the @ufc across weight classes over the last decade, check out my prior thread!

10/ Again using publicly available @ufc data, I showcased some of the top statistical performances from 2022 in my prior thread!

11/ Lastly, this is all part of a broader effort of mine to expand the use of analytics in the sport of #MMA

Analytics help broaden our understanding of MMA & boost fan engagement

This thread highlights the work I've done to date using public @ufc data!

12/ That's a wrap!

Hope you enjoyed a look into how some of the top #MMA promotions compared in 2022!

My DMs are open - feel free to reach out with questions or to get involved!

Now you can jump back to the top to share & access these insights later!