{"product_id":"9781939099389","title":"Predictors of Victory and Injury in Mixed Martial Arts Combat: A Scientific Study of Professional Fight Records","description":"The ability to develop and test theories using data is central to the development of foundational theories ‎in any field. In mixed martial arts, the large volume of fight data that has accumulated over the years ‎enables us to conduct systematic testing of layman theories about mixed martial arts competition ‎outcomes, and to develop a rigorous conceptual framework for professionals in the field. Using data ‎from hundreds of fights, this book provides empirically tested answers to a long list of questions such ‎as these:‎\u003cbr\u003e ‏What are the effects of height and reach‏ ‏advantage on a fighter's likelihood of winning an MMA fight? \u003cbr\u003e Does age affect how a fighter wins? \u003cbr\u003e Is there a hometown advantage? \u003cbr\u003e‎ Do fighters' pre-fight rituals affect the‏ ‏way fights end? \u003cbr\u003e Do southpaw fighters have an advantage‏ ‏over their orthodox opponents? \u003cbr\u003e‎ How does a fighter's weight affect the‏ ‏types of injuries experienced in a fight? \u003cbr\u003e Are fighters from certain countries better than others?‎‏ \u003cbr\u003e How accurately can fight outcomes be predicted?‎\u003cbr\u003eUtilizing a scientific approach, the book tests common theories about what drives success in mixed martial ‎arts combat. ‎","brand":"Bahar Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47040347341040,"sku":"9781939099389","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781939099389_p0.jpg?v=1763665385","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781939099389","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}