Defensive Performance Declines in Ultimate Fighting Championship Fighters Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

• Main Authors: Jacob S. Ghahremani, B.A (Author), Henry W. Dong, B.A (Author), Tanya Watarastaporn, M.S (Author), Nala A. Al-Khatib, B.S (Author), Lafi S. Khalil, M.D (Author), Nima Mehran, M.D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Purpose: To evaluate the impact anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) has on strike evasion rates, strike and landing rates, win percentage, and career longevity in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters. Methods: UFC fighters who underwent ACLR from 1993 to 2022 were matched 2:1 w...