Table 1.
Demographic Data of Ultimate Fighting Championship Fighters Who Met Inclusion Criteria and Their Controls
| Demographic and Longevity Data | ACLR (n = 27) | Control (n = 54) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, in. | 69.11 ± 3.52 | 69.29 ± 3.27 | .815 |
| Weight, lbs. | 159.44 ± 35.06 | 159.56 ± 35.37 | .989 |
| Reach, in. | 70.78 ± 4.46 | 70.74 ± 3.90 | .966 |
| Birth year | 1984 ± 6 | 1984 ± 6 | .941 |
| Age at first fight, yr | 25.19 ± 3.46 | 26.56 ± 3.87 | .124 |
| Age at last fight, yr | 35.37 ± 4.62 | 34.78 ± 4.25 | .567 |
| Total career length (fights) | 14.44 ± 6.82 | 14.17 ± 7.60 | .873 |
| ACLR only | |||
| Age at injury, yr | 30.03 ± 3.83 | ||
| Days between first fight and injury | 1,815.63 ± 1,503.29 | ||
| Days between injury and return fight | 411.85 ± 174.73 | ||
| Number of fighters with concomitant meniscal injury | 5 (18.52) | ||
| Number of fighters with concomitant MCL sprain (nonoperative) | 1 (3.70) | ||
| Number of fighters with prior arthroscopy (nonligamentous indication) >3 years prior to ACL rupture | 1 (3.70) |
NOTE. Values are presented as mean ± SD or number (%).
ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; ACLR, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; MCL, medial collateral ligament.