systematic review and meta analysis
combat sports
Mixed martial arts
The Epidemiology of Injuries in Mixed Martial Arts: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Source record
Study Summary & Academic Scope
Source and method
Systematic review and meta analysis. Review of injury reports from MMA studies. The source covers MMA athletes in six eligible studies.
What the source reports
The review pooled six studies. Head injuries and cuts were often reported in the included MMA bouts.
Scope of this source
The findings describe MMA bouts. They give context for that sport and setting.