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.