🎯 UFC Finish Rate Analytics
How do UFC fights end? Explore KO, submission, and decision statistics across years and divisions.
Time Period:
Overall Fight Outcomes
8,544
Total Fights
52.9%
Finish Rate
4,522 finishes
33.2%
KO/TKO Rate
2,837 knockouts
19.7%
Submission Rate
1,685 submissions
46.8%
Decision Rate
3,999 decisions
27.9%
R1 Finish Rate
2,385 first-round finishes
R1.7
Avg. Finish Round
When fights are finished
4,522
Total Finishes
KO/TKO + Submissions
📈 Year-by-Year Trends
How have finish rates changed over time?
| Year | Fights | Finish % | KO/TKO % | Sub % | Decision % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 199 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 15.6% | 52.8% |
| 2025 | 515 | 50.7% | 32.8% | 17.9% | 49.3% |
| 2024 | 513 | 44.8% | 28.7% | 16.2% | 54.8% |
| 2023 | 504 | 51.8% | 31.5% | 20.2% | 48% |
| 2022 | 506 | 53.2% | 33.8% | 19.4% | 46.6% |
| 2021 | 497 | 49.1% | 34.4% | 14.7% | 50.5% |
| 2020 | 444 | 49.8% | 31.3% | 18.5% | 49.8% |
| 2019 | 506 | 46% | 30.2% | 15.8% | 53.8% |
| 2018 | 469 | 51.4% | 32.2% | 19.2% | 48.4% |
| 2017 | 446 | 50.7% | 32.7% | 17.9% | 49.1% |
| 2016 | 483 | 50.1% | 31.7% | 18.4% | 49.9% |
| 2015 | 464 | 52.4% | 33.4% | 19% | 47.2% |
| 2014 | 494 | 50% | 30.8% | 19.2% | 49.8% |
| 2013 | 376 | 52.4% | 34.6% | 17.8% | 47.3% |
| 2012 | 333 | 52.6% | 31.5% | 21% | 46.8% |
| 2011 | 295 | 50.8% | 32.2% | 18.6% | 49.2% |
| 2010 | 250 | 51.2% | 27.6% | 23.6% | 48.4% |
🏋️ Division Breakdown
Which weight classes have the highest finish rates?
Heavyweight
756 fights
67.5% finish rate
Light Heavyweight
737 fights
63.1% finish rate
Middleweight
1,131 fights
59.9% finish rate
Welterweight
1,377 fights
52.4% finish rate
Lightweight
1,428 fights
52.2% finish rate
Featherweight
845 fights
46.3% finish rate
Bantamweight
759 fights
46.2% finish rate
Flyweight
410 fights
45.6% finish rate
Women's Bantamweight
243 fights
39.1% finish rate
Women's Flyweight
270 fights
36.7% finish rate
Women's Strawweight
366 fights
33.3% finish rate
⚡ Recent Finishes
The latest KO/TKO and submission victories
SUB
Nicolle Caliari
def. Shauna Bannon
Submission • R3
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026
SUB
Alice Ardelean
def. Polyana Viana
Submission • R2
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026
KO/TKO
Cody Brundage
def. Andre Petroski
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026
KO/TKO
Tommy Gantt
def. Artur Minev
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026
KO/TKO
Khaos Williams
def. Nikolay Veretennikov
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026
SUB
Benardo Sopaj
def. Timmy Cuamba
Submission • R2
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026
SUB
Juan Diaz
def. Malcolm Wellmaker
Submission • R2
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026
KO/TKO
Dooho Choi
def. Daniel Santos
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026
SUB
Baisangur Susurkaev
def. Djorden Santos
Submission • R3
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
May 9, 2026
SUB
Jim Miller
def. Jared Gordon
Submission • R1
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
May 9, 2026
SUB
Grant Dawson
def. Mateusz Rebecki
Submission • R3
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
May 9, 2026
SUB
Yaroslav Amosov
def. Joel Alvarez
Submission • R2
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
May 9, 2026
KO/TKO
Ateba Gautier
def. Ozzy Diaz
KO/TKO • R2
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
May 9, 2026
SUB
King Green
def. Jeremy Stephens
Submission • R1
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
May 9, 2026
KO/TKO
Joshua Van
def. Tatsuro Taira
KO/TKO • R5
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
May 9, 2026
SUB
Kody Steele
def. Dom Mar Fan
Submission • R1
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
May 2, 2026
SUB
Wes Schultz
def. Ben Johnston
Submission • R3
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
May 2, 2026
KO/TKO
Junior Tafa
def. Kevin Christian
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
May 2, 2026
KO/TKO
Brando Pericic
def. Shamil Gaziev
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
May 2, 2026
KO/TKO
Marwan Rahiki
def. Ollie Schmid
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
May 2, 2026
Understanding UFC Finish Rates
Finish rate is one of the most important statistics in MMA, measuring how often fights end by stoppage (KO/TKO or submission) rather than going to a decision. A higher finish rate generally indicates more exciting, action-packed fights.
Key Insights
- Overall Finish Rate: Approximately 52.9% of UFC fights end by finish, with the remainder going to decision.
- KO/TKO vs Submission: Knockouts (33.2%) are more common than submissions (19.7%).
- Division Differences: Heavier weight classes typically have higher KO rates due to increased power, while lighter divisions often see more submissions.
- Year-over-Year Trends: Finish rates can vary based on matchmaking, fighter styles, and rule changes.
This data is updated after each UFC event to provide the most accurate statistics available.