Out of this research, it showed that 59.4% of MMA fighters received some sort of injury in their fight. Boxers in the research showed a 49.8% injury rate in their fights. Of the 550 boxers studied 7.1% of them were knocked out or lost consciousness.
In terms of ACTUAL FORCE OUTPUT, boxers are 10–35% better (better technique and muscle memory due to increased experience). If you're comparing punches on a heavy bag, boxers and MMA will be about the same with a small but clear edge for boxers.
“The overall injury incidence in MMA competitors appears slightly higher than for boxers, but MMA fighters experience more minor contusion/bruising injuries. Boxers are more likely to experience serious injury such as concussion/head trauma involving loss of consciousness or eye injury such as retinal detachment.”
Statistically boxing ranks only 11th among dangerous sports in terms of injuries and fatalities, below mountaineering, motor racing, horse racing, eventing, rugby and even swimming.
Considering the number of deaths in the ring, based on the statistics, there is nearly one death recorded per year which is related with MMA...But with boxing's there are about 11 deaths per year.
So while MMA gloves do more visible damage in the form of cuts and bruises, the damage to the bran dealt by boxing gloves can be much greater.
Base jumping is undoubtedly the world's most dangerous sport. The statistics show that there is a far bigger chance of dying base jumping than doing any other activity. Jumping off tall buildings, structures or natural features, base jumpers deploy a parachute to ensure they land safely.
Researchers at the University of Alberta's Sather Sports Medicine Clinic discovered that while MMA fighters are more likely than boxers to experience minor but visible injuries like bruises or contusions, they are less likely to receive the injuries that matter long-term in one's health; things like concussions, head ...
fighters end up with minor injuries such as contusions, bruises, bloody noses and facial cuts at higher rates than boxers, while boxers are more likely to suffer from more serious injuries such as concussions, loss of consciousness, broken noses and bones, and eye injuries including retinal detachment.
An MMA fighter may have an upper hand in the octagon as he is allowed to use various techniques both on the ground and standing position. Whereas a boxer is limited to only punches and has no experience on the ground. Without proper training, a boxer will have a tough time facing an MMA fighter.
MMA is often seen as a sport closest to legal street fighting. It is a mix of only the most effective grappling and striking techniques from various martial arts that works really well in real life. Compared with other arts, it is an all-around system that prepares you to fight in any place and against any style.
There are a number of reasons, mostly relating to the ways in which they fight. Boxers aren't subject to having their legs brutalised by kicks. Boxers aren't subject to being choked unconscious or near-unconscious. Boxers aren't subject to having their joints pulled and twisted to the point of permanent damage.
Boxing is fantastic for MMA, but you have to consider and appreciate the vast differences between the two sports. If you can adapt your boxing style to a style that is more accommodating to mixed martial arts, you could experience success in training and competition.
A health care study found that the deadliest sport is base jumping with 1 in 2,317 jumps resulting in a death. Other dangerous sports listed included skydiving and skiing.
Bull Riding
It has been considered as one of the most dangerous sports in the world with damage to the neck, head and face, as well as concussions, accounting for most of the injuries.
According to several studies about “science of muscles and movement” experts label boxing as the most demanding sport for an athlete. Boxing requires strength, power, endurance, and the ability to withstand huge hits over a period of time.
Aikido is known to be the least violent of all martial arts. A student training in Aikido may not have the same self-defence skills against a peer as with other forms, but it's extremely useful as it teaches basic self-defence moves that can be used against less-skilled people.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Often called “the gentle art,” it teaches children how to compete on the ground through grappling and submissions.