🎯 UFC Finish Rate Analytics
How do UFC fights end? Explore KO, submission, and decision statistics across years and divisions.
Time Period:
Overall Fight Outcomes
1,526
Total Fights
49.1%
Finish Rate
750 finishes
31.7%
KO/TKO Rate
484 knockouts
17.4%
Submission Rate
266 submissions
50.7%
Decision Rate
773 decisions
24.5%
R1 Finish Rate
374 first-round finishes
R1.7
Avg. Finish Round
When fights are finished
750
Total Finishes
KO/TKO + Submissions
📈 Year-by-Year Trends
How have finish rates changed over time?
| Year | Fights | Finish % | KO/TKO % | Sub % | Decision % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 230 | 50.9% | 34.3% | 16.5% | 49.1% |
| 2025 | 515 | 50.7% | 32.8% | 17.9% | 49.3% |
| 2024 | 513 | 44.8% | 28.7% | 16.2% | 54.8% |
| 2023 | 268 | 53% | 33.2% | 19.8% | 46.6% |
🏋️ Division Breakdown
Which weight classes have the highest finish rates?
Heavyweight
101 fights
54.5% finish rate
Light Heavyweight
101 fights
69.3% finish rate
Middleweight
193 fights
57.5% finish rate
Welterweight
175 fights
53.7% finish rate
Lightweight
209 fights
54.5% finish rate
Featherweight
186 fights
54.3% finish rate
Bantamweight
175 fights
35.4% finish rate
Flyweight
118 fights
45.8% finish rate
Women's Featherweight
3 fights
0% finish rate
Women's Bantamweight
61 fights
36.1% finish rate
Women's Flyweight
77 fights
28.6% finish rate
Women's Strawweight
107 fights
34.6% finish rate
⚡ Recent Finishes
The latest KO/TKO and submission victories
KO/TKO
Diego Lopes
def. Steve Garcia
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Jun 14, 2026
KO/TKO
Bo Nickal
def. Kyle Daukaus
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Jun 14, 2026
KO/TKO
Mauricio Ruffy
def. Michael Chandler
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Jun 14, 2026
KO/TKO
Josh Hokit
def. Derrick Lewis
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Jun 14, 2026
KO/TKO
Sean O'Malley
def. Aiemann Zahabi
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Jun 14, 2026
KO/TKO
Ciryl Gane
def. Alex Pereira
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Jun 14, 2026
KO/TKO
Justin Gaethje
def. Ilia Topuria
KO/TKO • R4
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Jun 14, 2026
KO/TKO
Ketlen Souza
def. Ariane Carnelossi
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim
Jun 6, 2026
SUB
Joanderson Brito
def. Jordan Leavitt
Submission • R1
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim
Jun 6, 2026
SUB
Chelsea Chandler
def. Priscila Cachoeira
Submission • R1
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim
Jun 6, 2026
SUB
Edgar Chairez
def. Bruno Silva
Submission • R1
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim
Jun 6, 2026
KO/TKO
Alessandro Costa
def. Matt Schnell
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim
Jun 6, 2026
KO/TKO
Iwo Baraniewski
def. Junior Tafa
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim
Jun 6, 2026
SUB
Bryce Mitchell
def. Santiago Luna
Submission • R3
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim
Jun 6, 2026
SUB
Jaqueline Amorim
def. Loma Lookboonmee
Submission • R1
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo
May 30, 2026
KO/TKO
Rodrigo Vera
def. Zhu Kangjie
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo
May 30, 2026
SUB
Rei Tsuruya
def. Luis Gurule
Submission • R1
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo
May 30, 2026
KO/TKO
Cody Haddon
def. Aoriqileng
KO/TKO • R2
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo
May 30, 2026
KO/TKO
Luis Felipe Dias
def. YiSak Lee
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo
May 30, 2026
KO/TKO
Kai Asakura
def. Cameron Smotherman
KO/TKO • R1
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo
May 30, 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 49.1% of UFC fights end by finish, with the remainder going to decision.
- KO/TKO vs Submission: Knockouts (31.7%) are more common than submissions (17.4%).
- 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.