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.