🎯 UFC Finish Rate Analytics
How do UFC fights end? Explore KO, submission, and decision statistics across years and divisions.
Time Period:
Overall Fight Outcomes
1,525
Total Fights
48.3%
Finish Rate
737 finishes
31.5%
KO/TKO Rate
481 knockouts
16.8%
Submission Rate
256 submissions
51.5%
Decision Rate
785 decisions
24.1%
R1 Finish Rate
368 first-round finishes
R1.7
Avg. Finish Round
When fights are finished
737
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 | 337 | 51.6% | 33.5% | 18.1% | 48.1% |
🏋️ Division Breakdown
Which weight classes have the highest finish rates?
Heavyweight
100 fights
54% finish rate
Light Heavyweight
102 fights
67.6% finish rate
Middleweight
188 fights
57.4% finish rate
Welterweight
179 fights
54.7% finish rate
Lightweight
209 fights
54.5% finish rate
Featherweight
185 fights
52.4% finish rate
Bantamweight
171 fights
33.3% finish rate
Flyweight
118 fights
44.9% finish rate
Women's Featherweight
3 fights
0% finish rate
Women's Bantamweight
61 fights
36.1% finish rate
Women's Flyweight
81 fights
29.6% finish rate
Women's Strawweight
108 fights
31.5% 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 48.3% of UFC fights end by finish, with the remainder going to decision.
- KO/TKO vs Submission: Knockouts (31.5%) are more common than submissions (16.8%).
- 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.