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MMA glossary

cage control

Time during which a fighter controls his opponent against the cage, without necessarily taking him to the ground. Counted separately from ground control in fight statistics.

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Should Khabib Have Had a Loss? Tibau and His Controversial Fight
November 15, 2025 · Aldric & Herbi · 7 k views

Should Khabib Have Had a Loss? Tibau and His Controversial Fight

« There is 1 minute 37 of control for Khabib which is exclusively cage control in this case and there is zero for Gaethje. This is not ground control, we are talking about control against the cage. »

Alex · at 36:12

Frequently asked questions

What is cage control in MMA?
Cage control is the time during which a fighter controls his opponent against the cage, without necessarily taking him to the ground. It is counted separately from ground control in fight statistics.
Is cage control the same as ground control in MMA stats?
No. Cage control refers specifically to controlling an opponent against the cage while both fighters remain standing, and it is tracked separately from ground control.
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