🎯 UFC Finish Rate Analytics
How do UFC fights end? Explore KO, submission, and decision statistics across years and divisions.
Time Period:
Overall Fight Outcomes
505
Total Fights
49.9%
Finish Rate
252 finishes
32.7%
KO/TKO Rate
165 knockouts
17.2%
Submission Rate
87 submissions
50.1%
Decision Rate
253 decisions
26.1%
R1 Finish Rate
132 first-round finishes
R1.6
Avg. Finish Round
When fights are finished
252
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 | 345 | 52.2% | 32.8% | 19.4% | 47.8% |
🏋️ Division Breakdown
Which weight classes have the highest finish rates?
Heavyweight
36 fights
50% finish rate
Light Heavyweight
38 fights
73.7% finish rate
Middleweight
67 fights
56.7% finish rate
Welterweight
60 fights
56.7% finish rate
Lightweight
67 fights
55.2% finish rate
Featherweight
56 fights
53.6% finish rate
Bantamweight
58 fights
29.3% finish rate
Flyweight
38 fights
55.3% finish rate
Women's Featherweight
1 fights
0% finish rate
Women's Bantamweight
23 fights
34.8% finish rate
Women's Flyweight
25 fights
28% finish rate
Women's Strawweight
29 fights
34.5% 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 49.9% of UFC fights end by finish, with the remainder going to decision.
- KO/TKO vs Submission: Knockouts (32.7%) are more common than submissions (17.2%).
- 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.