Significant strikes are the primary offensive metric in UFC and MMA analytics. Defined as clean power strikes (not light ‘pitter-patter’ punches), significant strike accuracy averages 43-46% in the UFC. Fighters with above 50% accuracy are considered very precise. Significant strikes per minute (SSPM) varies by fighting style — pressure fighters average 7-10+ SSPM; counter-strikers may land 3-5/min while landing at higher accuracy. Defence (significant strikes absorbed ÷ attempted against) is equally tracked.
Key points
- Power strikes that land cleanly
- UFC average accuracy: ~43-46%
- Tracked per minute (SSPM)
- Defensive % also tracked
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