Full contact sports such as martial arts typically have a high rate of injury. MMA and boxing are some of the most popular martial arts. I wanted to know which is more dangerous for fighters and to do as a hobby. Here\u2019s what I found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall, MMA is more dangerous than boxing. 28.6% of MMA fighters get injured per fight, whereas, 17.1% of boxers get injured per bout. A boxing bout is usually 12 rounds, whereas, an MMA match is typically 3 rounds, but can be 5. This shows that MMA is considerable more dangerous.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, per round MMA is much more dangerous than boxing. Below, I will show the data for the types of injuries that competitors in both sports sustain during bouts\/fights, to figure out which is better, as well as, explain if a boxer can transition to MMA, and which sport is harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MMA and boxing are both very popular. Both sports have competitive fights and involve full contact. But, which is better MMA or boxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, boxing is better. Boxers sustain fewer injuries, and it\u2019s easier than MMA. MMA requires a fighter to know boxing, as well as, other martial arts such as kickboxing, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Which is better for a person to do IS slightly up to the individual. Different people prefer different things, and it is somewhat a matter of personal preference. But, boxing is safer, if you are going to compete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The types of injuries in both sports are slightly different, nose injuries are comparatively common in MMA, and hand and eye injuries are more common in boxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To understand this better here\u2019s a table that shows the average percentage of injuries and what types of injuries MMA fighters and boxers sustain:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhich Is Better MMA or Boxing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n