New study reveals UNEXPECTED stats involving hand fractures among bare knuckle fighters when compared to MMA and Boxing

A revolutionary study has just emerged. This has shed light on surprising facts surrounding hand fractures among bare-knuckle fighters compared to regular MMA and boxing. The research, conducted by professionals in the industry, called into question prevalent views about the safety of bare-knuckle boxing.

One of the study’s most startling findings was that bare-knuckle fighters have fewer hand fractures than other athletes in gloved sports like MMA and conventional boxing. This unusual figure has piqued the interest of the combat sports world. It has prompted a reconsideration of the perceived hazards of bare-knuckle fighting. The data was posted by Erik Magraken, a Combat Sports regulatory lawyer, on social media. This is what was written:

Some data on bare knuckle boxing. Let’s start with the wildest stat.  Bare knuckle boxers break their hands less than gloved boxers.

Erik Magraken via X

Hand fractures are prevalent in traditional gloved sports such as MMA and boxing. This is owing to the impact of blows against the opponent’s head. Because gloves provide additional protection, fighters frequently throw more blows, increasing the risk of hand injuries.

This was recently the case with UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev. However, the study reveals that bare-knuckle fighters have found strategies to reduce the danger of hand fractures without the cushioning of gloves.

Despite the unexpected findings on hand fractures, the study acknowledges that bare-knuckle boxing is bloodier than gloved boxing. This raised concerns about how the visual impact of blood in a fight may influence public perception. This remains true even if the overall danger of particular sorts of injuries is reduced.

Research suggests that Bare knuckle boxing has fewer orbital fractures than MMA

The discovery that bare-knuckle boxing had fewer orbital fractures than MMA calls into question long-held beliefs regarding the relative safety of these two combat sports. This surprising discovery is based on a comprehensive field investigation. It gives vital insights into injury patterns and safety measures in combat sports.

MMA Fighters presumably use cushioned gloves to protect the striker and the opponent. Despite this protective gear, the study found a greater rate of orbital fractures than their bare-knuckle boxing counterparts. The lack of cushioned gloves in bare-knuckle boxing forces fighters to take a different strategy. According to the study, these fighters use tactics that reduce the frequency of orbital fractures and overall damage taken.

The consequences of this discovery go beyond the world of sports statistics. It calls into question the efficiency of current MMA safety measures. It raises the question of whether the presumed protective benefits of gloves are as comprehensive as previously imagined. As the study gets traction in the combat sports world, debates around fighter safety, rule changes, and regulatory measures are likely to be re-examined in light of these surprising findings.

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