Table 2

Fight exposure by type of fighting*

Boxers (n=93)MMA (n=131)
Years of fighting
 Amateur3.8 (0–23)1.8 (0–22)
 Professional4.0 (0–25)4.3 (0–16)
Number of fights
 Amateur38.1 (0–242)14.6 (0–397)
 Professional10.5 (0–101)11.8 (0–81)
Knock-outs suffered
 Amateur0.05 (0–2)0.06 (0–2)
 Professional0.9 (0–13)0.6 (0–6)
Age (years)27.7 (18–44)28.2 (19–40)
  • *Mean (low value−high value).

  • MMA, mixed martial arts.