UFC Division Statistics
Explore statistics across all UFC weight classes - from Heavyweight to Strawweight
Division Finish Rate Comparison
How do finish rates compare across weight classes?
Men's Divisions
Heavyweight
265 lbs
Peak ELO
Stipe Miocic
1,405 ELO
Fighters
270 (56 active)
Total Fights
763
Title Fights
53
67.6%
Finish
52.8%
KO/TKO
14.8%
Sub
31.8%
Dec
Light Heavyweight
205 lbs
Peak ELO
Jon Jones
1,710 ELO
Fighters
206 (54 active)
Total Fights
746
Title Fights
57
63.4%
Finish
46%
KO/TKO
17.4%
Sub
36.1%
Dec
Middleweight
185 lbs
Peak ELO
Anderson Silva
1,598 ELO
Fighters
352 (86 active)
Total Fights
1,142
Title Fights
42
59.6%
Finish
38.4%
KO/TKO
21.3%
Sub
39.4%
Dec
Welterweight
170 lbs
Peak ELO
Georges St-Pierre
1,641 ELO
Fighters
438 (98 active)
Total Fights
1,388
Title Fights
51
52.3%
Finish
33.6%
KO/TKO
18.7%
Sub
47.1%
Dec
Lightweight
155 lbs
Peak ELO
Khabib Nurmagomedov
1,447 ELO
Fighters
452 (110 active)
Total Fights
1,439
Title Fights
39
52.2%
Finish
30.2%
KO/TKO
22%
Sub
47.3%
Dec
Featherweight
145 lbs
Peak ELO
Alexander Volkanovski
1,440 ELO
Fighters
272 (110 active)
Total Fights
858
Title Fights
26
46.5%
Finish
29.7%
KO/TKO
16.8%
Sub
53%
Dec
Bantamweight
135 lbs
Peak ELO
Merab Dvalishvili
1,348 ELO
Fighters
264 (98 active)
Total Fights
771
Title Fights
29
46.4%
Finish
26.3%
KO/TKO
20.1%
Sub
52.9%
Dec
Flyweight
125 lbs
Peak ELO
Demetrious Johnson
1,529 ELO
Fighters
139 (58 active)
Total Fights
419
Title Fights
27
45.3%
Finish
24.1%
KO/TKO
21.2%
Sub
53.5%
Dec
Women's Divisions
Strawweight
115 lbs
Peak ELO
Joanna Jedrzejczyk
1,284 ELO
Fighters
107 (52 active)
Total Fights
370
Title Fights
20
33.5%
Finish
13.5%
KO/TKO
20%
Sub
65.7%
Dec
Flyweight
125 lbs
Peak ELO
Valentina Shevchenko
1,442 ELO
Fighters
74 (39 active)
Total Fights
273
Title Fights
13
36.3%
Finish
16.8%
KO/TKO
19.4%
Sub
63%
Dec
Bantamweight
135 lbs
Peak ELO
Amanda Nunes
1,479 ELO
Fighters
76 (36 active)
Total Fights
246
Title Fights
20
39.4%
Finish
22%
KO/TKO
17.5%
Sub
60.6%
Dec
Featherweight
145 lbs
Peak ELO
Cristiane Justino
1,180 ELO
Fighters
7 (0 active)
Total Fights
30
Title Fights
7
43.3%
Finish
23.3%
KO/TKO
20%
Sub
56.7%
Dec
Division Comparison Table
| Division | Fighters | Fights | Finish % | KO % | Sub % | Dec % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | 270 (56) | 763 | 67.6% | 52.8% | 14.8% | 31.8% |
| Light Heavyweight | 206 (54) | 746 | 63.4% | 46% | 17.4% | 36.1% |
| Middleweight | 352 (86) | 1,142 | 59.6% | 38.4% | 21.3% | 39.4% |
| Welterweight | 438 (98) | 1,388 | 52.3% | 33.6% | 18.7% | 47.1% |
| Lightweight | 452 (110) | 1,439 | 52.2% | 30.2% | 22% | 47.3% |
| Featherweight | 272 (110) | 858 | 46.5% | 29.7% | 16.8% | 53% |
| Bantamweight | 264 (98) | 771 | 46.4% | 26.3% | 20.1% | 52.9% |
| Flyweight | 139 (58) | 419 | 45.3% | 24.1% | 21.2% | 53.5% |
| Women's Strawweight | 107 (52) | 370 | 33.5% | 13.5% | 20% | 65.7% |
| Women's Flyweight | 74 (39) | 273 | 36.3% | 16.8% | 19.4% | 63% |
| Women's Bantamweight | 76 (36) | 246 | 39.4% | 22% | 17.5% | 60.6% |
| Women's Featherweight | 7 (0) | 30 | 43.3% | 23.3% | 20% | 56.7% |
Understanding UFC Weight Classes
The UFC features multiple weight divisions, each with its own unique characteristics and fighting styles. Weight classes ensure fair competition and create distinct strategic elements in each division.
Men's Divisions
- Heavyweight (265 lbs): The division of big punchers, typically featuring the highest KO rates.
- Light Heavyweight (205 lbs): A blend of power and athleticism with legendary champions.
- Middleweight (185 lbs): Often considered the most well-rounded division.
- Welterweight (170 lbs): Historically one of the deepest and most competitive divisions.
- Lightweight (155 lbs): The most popular division, known for technical excellence.
- Featherweight (145 lbs): Fast-paced action with elite striking.
- Bantamweight (135 lbs): Technical battles with high submission rates.
- Flyweight (125 lbs): The fastest fighters with incredible cardio.
Women's Divisions
Women's MMA has grown significantly, with divisions from Strawweight (115 lbs) to Featherweight (145 lbs), showcasing world-class athletes and exciting matchups.
Statistics on this page are updated regularly after each UFC event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UFC division has the highest knockout rate?
Heavyweight consistently posts the highest finish-by-knockout rate, since small four-ounce gloves and the lack of an upper weight limit mean even a glancing shot from a 250-plus-pound fighter can end a bout. As you move down the weight classes, fights more often go the distance or end by submission rather than a single clean knockout.
How are these division stats normalized for fair comparison?
We aggregate outcomes per division and express finish types as a percentage of total bouts in that weight class, so a deeper division with more fights is not unfairly weighted against a smaller one. Rates rather than raw counts let you compare a busy division like Lightweight against a thinner one like Flyweight on equal footing.
Why do lighter divisions tend to have more decisions?
Lighter fighters carry less one-punch power relative to their durability and recovery, and their elite cardio lets them survive damage and push a high pace across all three or five rounds. The result is more competitive, technical battles that frequently reach the judges instead of ending early.
How often are these weight-class numbers updated?
The division breakdowns refresh after each UFC event once official results are recorded, so the finish rates and matchup trends reflect the most recent cards. You can also apply the date filter to isolate a specific era or stretch of events for a tighter comparison.