UFC Finish Rate Analytics
How do UFC fights end? Explore KO, submission, and decision statistics across years and divisions.
Time Period:
Overall Fight Outcomes
8,639
Total Fights
52.9%
Finish Rate
4,573 finishes
33.3%
KO/TKO Rate
2,878 knockouts
19.6%
Submission Rate
1,695 submissions
46.5%
Decision Rate
4,013 decisions
28%
R1 Finish Rate
2,415 first-round finishes
R1.7
Avg. Finish Round
When fights are finished
4,573
Total Finishes
KO/TKO + Submissions
Year-by-Year Trends
How have finish rates changed over time?
| Year | Fights | Finish % | KO/TKO % | Sub % | Decision % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 294 | 49.3% | 35.4% | 13.9% | 40.5% |
| 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
763 fights
67.6% finish rate
Light Heavyweight
746 fights
63.4% finish rate
Middleweight
1,142 fights
59.6% finish rate
Welterweight
1,388 fights
52.3% finish rate
Lightweight
1,439 fights
52.2% finish rate
Featherweight
858 fights
46.5% finish rate
Bantamweight
771 fights
46.4% finish rate
Flyweight
419 fights
45.3% finish rate
Women's Bantamweight
246 fights
39.4% finish rate
Women's Flyweight
273 fights
36.3% finish rate
Women's Strawweight
370 fights
33.5% finish rate
⚡ Recent Finishes
The latest KO/TKO and submission victories
KO/TKO
Muhammad Saidov
def. Dustin Jacoby
KO/TKO Kick • R2
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
Jul 25, 2026
KO/TKO
Sam Patterson
def. Santiago Ponzinibbio
KO/TKO Punches • R2
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
Jul 25, 2026
KO/TKO
Rizvan Kuniev
def. Tyrell Fortune
KO/TKO Knee • R3
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
Jul 25, 2026
KO/TKO
Ramazan Temirov
def. Steve Erceg
KO/TKO Punches • R1
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
Jul 25, 2026
KO/TKO
Magomed Ankalaev
def. Bogdan Guskov
KO/TKO Punches • R5
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
Jul 25, 2026
KO/TKO
RJ Harris
def. Alvin Hines
KO/TKO Punch • R1
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman
Jul 18, 2026
KO/TKO
Felipe Franco
def. Levi Rodrigues Jr.
KO/TKO Punches • R2
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman
Jul 18, 2026
KO/TKO
Tommy McMillen
def. Alberto Montes
KO/TKO Punches • R3
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman
Jul 18, 2026
KO/TKO
Ryan Gandra
def. Zach Reese
KO/TKO Punch • R1
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul 11, 2026
KO/TKO
Damian Pinas
def. Cesar Almeida
KO/TKO Punch • R1
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul 11, 2026
KO/TKO
Luke Riley
def. Kai Kamaka III
KO/TKO Punches • R1
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul 11, 2026
KO/TKO
Adrian Yanez
def. Cody Garbrandt
KO/TKO Punches • R1
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul 11, 2026
KO/TKO
Gable Steveson
def. Elisha Ellison
KO/TKO Punches • R1
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul 11, 2026
KO/TKO
Robert Whittaker
def. Nikita Krylov
KO/TKO Punch • R3
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul 11, 2026
KO/TKO
King Green
def. Terrance McKinney
KO/TKO Punch • R1
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul 11, 2026
KO/TKO
Max Holloway
def. Conor McGregor
KO/TKO • R1
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul 11, 2026
KO/TKO
Tahir Abdullayev
def. Jefferson Nascimento
KO/TKO Punches • R3
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres
Jun 27, 2026
KO/TKO
Daniil Donchenko
def. Theodor Berggren
KO/TKO Punches • R2
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres
Jun 27, 2026
KO/TKO
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
def. Julius Walker
KO/TKO Punch • R1
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres
Jun 27, 2026
KO/TKO
Matheus Camilo
def. Nazim Sadykhov
KO/TKO Punch • R1
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres
Jun 27, 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 (33.3%) are more common than submissions (19.6%).
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a finish rate in MMA?
A finish rate is the percentage of fights that end before the scorecards, meaning by KO, TKO, or submission rather than a judges decision. It is a quick way to gauge how decisively a fighter or division tends to end fights.
Why do heavier divisions usually have higher KO rates?
Heavier fighters carry far more punching and kicking power, so a single clean strike is much more likely to end the night. Lighter divisions trade that one-shot power for speed and volume, which more often leads to decisions or submissions.
Does a high finish rate mean a fighter is better?
Not necessarily. A high finish rate signals finishing ability and excitement, but elite decision-heavy fighters can be just as dominant by controlling rounds and avoiding risk. Finish rate measures style and stopping power, not overall skill or win percentage.
How is the finish rate on this page calculated?
It is the number of fights ending in KO, TKO, or submission divided by total fights, then expressed as a percentage. The figures are pulled from our UFC fight database and refreshed after each event, so decisions, no-contests, and disqualifications are excluded from the finish count.