Table 1. Frequencies and rates of mixed martial arts injuries to professional competitors, September 2001 through December 2004, Nevada.
| Injury site |
Number |
(%) |
Injury Rate per 100 Competitors |
| Facial Laceration |
46 |
(47.9) |
13.45 |
| Eye |
8 |
(8.3) |
2.34 |
| Ear |
1 |
(1.0) |
.29 |
| Nose |
10 |
(10.4) |
2.92 |
| Mouth |
0 |
(0.0) |
.00 |
| Jaw |
1 |
(1.0) |
.29 |
| Neck |
1 |
(1.0) |
.29 |
| Shoulder |
5 |
(5.2) |
1.46 |
| Arm |
1 |
(1.0) |
.29 |
| Elbow |
2 |
(2.1) |
.58 |
| Hand |
13 |
(13.5) |
3.80 |
| Chest |
0 |
(0.0) |
.00 |
| Abdomen |
0 |
(0.0) |
.00 |
| Back |
2 |
(2.1) |
.58 |
| Knee |
3 |
(3.1) |
.88 |
| Ankle |
2 |
(2.1) |
.58 |
| Foot |
1 |
(1.0) |
.29 |
*Up to four injuries recorded per competitor per match.
