🎯 UFC Finish Rate Analytics
How do UFC fights end? Explore KO, submission, and decision statistics across years and divisions.
Time Period:
Overall Fight Outcomes
8,505
Total Fights
52.9%
Finish Rate
4,500 finishes
33.2%
KO/TKO Rate
2,826 knockouts
19.7%
Submission Rate
1,674 submissions
46.8%
Decision Rate
3,982 decisions
28%
R1 Finish Rate
2,378 first-round finishes
R1.7
Avg. Finish Round
When fights are finished
4,500
Total Finishes
KO/TKO + Submissions
📈 Year-by-Year Trends
How have finish rates changed over time?
| Year | Fights | Finish % | KO/TKO % | Sub % | Decision % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 160 | 45% | 32.5% | 12.5% | 55% |
| 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
753 fights
67.6% finish rate
Light Heavyweight
735 fights
63.1% finish rate
Middleweight
1,123 fights
59.9% finish rate
Welterweight
1,372 fights
52.3% finish rate
Lightweight
1,422 fights
52% finish rate
Featherweight
841 fights
46.3% finish rate
Bantamweight
756 fights
46.2% finish rate
Flyweight
406 fights
45.8% finish rate
Women's Bantamweight
242 fights
39.3% finish rate
Women's Flyweight
270 fights
36.7% finish rate
Women's Strawweight
364 fights
33% finish rate
⚡ Recent Finishes
The latest KO/TKO and submission victories
SUB
Jackson McVey
def. Sedriques Dumas
Submission • R1
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal
Apr 25, 2026
KO/TKO
Ryan Spann
def. Marcus Buchecha
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal
Apr 25, 2026
KO/TKO
John Yannis
def. Jamie Siraj
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
Apr 18, 2026
KO/TKO
Gokhan Saricam
def. Tanner Boser
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
Apr 18, 2026
SUB
Robert Valentin
def. Julien Leblanc
Submission • R1
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
Apr 18, 2026
KO/TKO
Marcio Barbosa
def. Dennis Buzukja
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
Apr 18, 2026
KO/TKO
Jai Herbert
def. Mandel Nallo
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
Apr 18, 2026
KO/TKO
Mike Malott
def. Gilbert Burns
KO/TKO • R3
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
Apr 18, 2026
SUB
Vicente Luque
def. Kelvin Gastelum
Submission • R1
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
Apr 11, 2026
SUB
Tatiana Suarez
def. Loopy Godinez
Submission • R2
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
Apr 11, 2026
SUB
Mateusz Gamrot
def. Esteban Ribovics
Submission • R2
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
Apr 11, 2026
KO/TKO
Cub Swanson
def. Nate Landwehr
KO/TKO • R1
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
Apr 11, 2026
KO/TKO
Paulo Costa
def. Azamat Murzakanov
KO/TKO • R3
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
Apr 11, 2026
KO/TKO
Carlos Ulberg
def. Jiri Prochazka
KO/TKO • R1
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
Apr 11, 2026
SUB
Tresean Gore
def. Azamat Bekoev
Submission • R3
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan
Apr 4, 2026
KO/TKO
Alice Pereira
def. Hailey Cowan
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan
Apr 4, 2026
KO/TKO
Darrius Flowers
def. Lando Vannata
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan
Apr 4, 2026
KO/TKO
Alessandro Costa
def. Stewart Nicoll
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan
Apr 4, 2026
KO/TKO
Tommy McMillen
def. Manolo Zecchini
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan
Apr 4, 2026
KO/TKO
Ethyn Ewing
def. Rafael Estevam
KO/TKO • R3
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan
Apr 4, 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.