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What percentage of UFC fights end by knockout? Has that changed since 2004? Which division finishes most, which country’s cards go the distance, how long does a fight actually last? Every question on this page is answered from the official UFC statistical record — all 8,773 fights with a result since March 1994 — recomputed on every build, with the number of fights behind every single row. Nothing here is hand-kept and nothing here is a forecast: these pages are the facts of the record and nothing else. Want a superlative instead of a rate? The record books → Want to filter it yourself? Search every fight →
58 stat answers · 8,773 fights · updated 20 October 2026
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Best chin, best cardio, best get-up, the five-round record and more: the top 25 UFC fighters on 19 stats, for a career and for the last five fights.
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Division norms
What normal looks like in each division
The typical active fighter in all 11 UFC divisions: median strikes, takedowns, accuracy and finish rates, the middle half and the top and bottom 10%.
11 divisions
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Home advantage, judges and the home fighter, age and time out, and the Apex cage: what the record shows, with every caveat.
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Our own data rankings for every UFC division, set beside the UFC’s official and Meta tables, with the method, the uncertainty and the reason for every fighter shown.
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Knockout rate
UFC knockout rate by year (1995–2026)
In 1995, 34% of UFC fights ended by knockout. In 2026 it is 41%. The high is 64% in 1996; the low 28% in 2010.
8,723 fights · 31 years
UFC knockout rate by era
In 1994–2000, 43% of UFC fights ended by knockout. In 2020–2026 it is 33%. The high is 49% in 2001–2005; the low 32% in 2013–2019.
8,773 fights · 5 eras
UFC knockout rate by weight class
Across the UFC record, the knockout rate is highest at Heavyweight at 53% (768 fights) and lowest at Women's Strawweight at 14% (379 fights).
8,485 fights · 11 divisions
UFC knockout rate by round
In Round 1, 34% of UFC fights ended by knockout. In Round 5 it is 8%.
8,773 fights · 5 rounds
UFC knockout rate by country
Across the UFC record, the knockout rate is highest in France at 44% (64 fights) and lowest in Germany at 23% (56 fights).
8,367 fights · 14 countrys
UFC knockout rate by referee
38 UFC referees have worked 30 or more fights on the official record, 7,638 fights between them, and this page lists them by fights officiated, not by rate. Herb Dean has worked the most, 1,258; under Herb Dean, 36% of UFC fights ended by knockout.
7,638 fights · 38 referees
Submission rate
UFC submission rate by year (1995–2026)
In 1995, 56% of UFC fights ended by submission. In 2026 it is 18%. The high is 56% in 1995; the low 15% in 2021.
8,723 fights · 31 years
UFC submission rate by era
In 1994–2000, 37% of UFC fights ended by submission. In 2020–2026 it is 18%.
8,773 fights · 5 eras
UFC submission rate by weight class
Across the UFC record, the submission rate is highest at Lightweight at 22% (1,445 fights) and lowest at Heavyweight at 14% (768 fights).
8,485 fights · 11 divisions
UFC submission rate by round
In Round 1, 20% of UFC fights ended by submission. In Round 5 it is 3%.
8,773 fights · 5 rounds
UFC submission rate by country
Across the UFC record, the submission rate is highest in Brazil at 24% (446 fights) and lowest in France at 14% (64 fights).
8,367 fights · 14 countrys
UFC submission rate by referee
38 UFC referees have worked 30 or more fights on the official record, 7,638 fights between them, and this page lists them by fights officiated, not by rate. Herb Dean has worked the most, 1,258; under Herb Dean, 20% of UFC fights ended by submission.
7,638 fights · 38 referees
Decision rate
UFC decision rate by year (1995–2026)
In 1995, 9% of UFC fights went to the judges. In 2026 it is 41%. The high is 55% in 2024; the low 9% in 1995.
8,723 fights · 31 years
UFC decision rate by era
In 1994–2000, 20% of UFC fights went to the judges. In 2020–2026 it is 49%. The high is 49% in 2013–2019; the low 20% in 1994–2000.
8,773 fights · 5 eras
UFC decision rate by weight class
Across the UFC record, the decision rate is highest at Women's Strawweight at 65% (379 fights) and lowest at Heavyweight at 32% (768 fights).
8,485 fights · 11 divisions
UFC decision rate by country
Across the UFC record, the decision rate is highest in Russia at 58% (36 fights) and lowest in Brazil at 42% (446 fights).
8,367 fights · 14 countrys
UFC decision rate by referee
38 UFC referees have worked 30 or more fights on the official record, 7,638 fights between them, and this page lists them by fights officiated, not by rate. Herb Dean has worked the most, 1,258; under Herb Dean, 43% of UFC fights went to the judges.
7,638 fights · 38 referees
Finish rate
UFC finish rate by year (1995–2026)
In 1995, 91% of UFC fights ended inside the distance. In 2026 it is 59%. The high is 91% in 1995; the low 45% in 2024.
8,723 fights · 31 years
UFC finish rate by era
In 1994–2000, 80% of UFC fights ended inside the distance. In 2020–2026 it is 51%. The high is 80% in 1994–2000; the low 50% in 2013–2019.
8,773 fights · 5 eras
UFC finish rate by weight class
Across the UFC record, the finish rate is highest at Heavyweight at 68% (768 fights) and lowest at Women's Strawweight at 34% (379 fights).
8,485 fights · 11 divisions
UFC finish rate by round
In Round 1, 53% of UFC fights ended inside the distance. In Round 5 it is 11%.
8,773 fights · 5 rounds
UFC finish rate by country
Across the UFC record, the finish rate is highest in France at 58% (64 fights) and lowest in Russia at 42% (36 fights).
8,367 fights · 14 countrys
UFC finish rate by referee
38 UFC referees have worked 30 or more fights on the official record, 7,638 fights between them, and this page lists them by fights officiated, not by rate. Herb Dean has worked the most, 1,258; under Herb Dean, 57% of UFC fights ended inside the distance.
7,638 fights · 38 referees
First-round finish rate
UFC first-round finish rate by year (1995–2026)
In 1995, 91% of UFC fights ended in the first round. In 2026 it is 32%. The high is 91% in 1995; the low 20% in 2024.
8,723 fights · 31 years
UFC first-round finish rate by era
In 1994–2000, 70% of UFC fights ended in the first round. In 2020–2026 it is 25%. The high is 70% in 1994–2000; the low 25% in 2013–2019.
8,773 fights · 5 eras
UFC first-round finish rate by weight class
Across the UFC record, the first-round finish rate is highest at Heavyweight at 40% (768 fights) and lowest at Women's Strawweight at 15% (379 fights).
8,485 fights · 11 divisions
UFC first-round finish rate by country
Across the UFC record, the first-round finish rate is highest in China at 32% (103 fights) and lowest in Russia at 19% (36 fights).
8,367 fights · 14 countrys
UFC first-round finish rate by referee
38 UFC referees have worked 30 or more fights on the official record, 7,638 fights between them, and this page lists them by fights officiated, not by rate. Herb Dean has worked the most, 1,258; under Herb Dean, 29% of UFC fights ended in the first round.
7,638 fights · 38 referees
Split decision rate
UFC split decision rate by year (1995–2026)
In 1995, 0% of UFC fights were split decisions. In 2026 it is 6%. The high is 13% in 2024; the low 0% in 1995.
8,723 fights · 31 years
UFC split decision rate by era
In 1994–2000, 3% of UFC fights were split decisions. In 2020–2026 it is 9%. The high is 11% in 2013–2019; the low 2% in 2001–2005.
8,773 fights · 5 eras
UFC split decision rate by weight class
Across the UFC record, the split decision rate is highest at Women's Strawweight at 13% (379 fights) and lowest at Heavyweight at 5% (768 fights).
8,485 fights · 11 divisions
UFC split decision rate by country
Across the UFC record, the split decision rate is highest in Mexico at 16% (107 fights) and lowest in France at 5% (64 fights).
8,367 fights · 14 countrys
UFC split decision rate by referee
38 UFC referees have worked 30 or more fights on the official record, 7,638 fights between them, and this page lists them by fights officiated, not by rate. Herb Dean has worked the most, 1,258; under Herb Dean, 9% of UFC fights were split decisions.
7,638 fights · 38 referees
Average fight length
Average UFC fight length by year (1995–2026)
In 1995, the average UFC fight lasted 4:49. In 2026 it is 10:09. The high is 11:51 in 2024; the low 4:49 in 1995.
8,714 fights · 31 years
Average UFC fight length by era
In 1994–2000, the average UFC fight lasted 6:52. In 2020–2026 it is 11:00.
8,764 fights · 5 eras
Average UFC fight length by weight class
Across the UFC record, fights are longest at Women's Strawweight at 12:37 (379 fights) and shortest at Heavyweight at 8:47 (765 fights).
8,476 fights · 11 divisions
Average UFC fight length by country
Across the UFC record, fights are longest in United Arab Emirates at 11:40 (269 fights) and shortest in Sweden at 9:49 (61 fights).
8,358 fights · 14 countrys
Average UFC fight length by referee
38 UFC referees have worked 30 or more fights on the official record, 7,630 fights between them, and this page lists them by fights officiated, not by rate. Herb Dean has worked the most, 1,257; under Herb Dean, the average UFC fight lasted 10:51.
7,630 fights · 38 referees
Knockdowns per fight
UFC knockdowns per fight by year (1995–2026)
In 1995, the average UFC fight produced 0.19 knockdowns. In 2026 it is 0.57. The high is 0.57 in 2026; the low 0.06 in 1996.
8,723 fights · 31 years
UFC knockdowns per fight by era
In 1994–2000, the average UFC fight produced 0.20 knockdowns. In 2020–2026 it is 0.44. The high is 0.46 in 2006–2012; the low 0.20 in 1994–2000.
8,773 fights · 5 eras
UFC knockdowns per fight by weight class
Across the UFC record, knockdowns per fight are highest at Light Heavyweight at 0.53 (752 fights) and lowest at Women's Flyweight at 0.16 (281 fights).
8,485 fights · 11 divisions
UFC knockdowns per fight by country
Across the UFC record, knockdowns per fight are highest in China at 0.59 (103 fights) and lowest in Russia at 0.31 (36 fights).
8,367 fights · 14 countrys
UFC knockdowns per fight by referee
38 UFC referees have worked 30 or more fights on the official record, 7,638 fights between them, and this page lists them by fights officiated, not by rate. Herb Dean has worked the most, 1,258; under Herb Dean, the average UFC fight produced 0.46 knockdowns.
7,638 fights · 38 referees
Takedowns per fight
UFC takedowns per fight by year (1995–2026)
In 1995, the average UFC fight produced 0.69 takedowns. In 2026 it is 2.02. The high is 2.64 in 2010; the low 0.69 in 1995.
8,723 fights · 31 years
UFC takedowns per fight by era
In 1994–2000, the average UFC fight produced 1.35 takedowns. In 2020–2026 it is 2.09. The high is 2.32 in 2006–2012; the low 1.35 in 1994–2000.
8,773 fights · 5 eras
UFC takedowns per fight by weight class
Across the UFC record, takedowns per fight are highest at Flyweight at 2.79 (424 fights) and lowest at Heavyweight at 1.44 (768 fights).
8,485 fights · 11 divisions
UFC takedowns per fight by country
Across the UFC record, takedowns per fight are highest in Germany at 2.32 (56 fights) and lowest in China at 1.43 (103 fights).
8,367 fights · 14 countrys
UFC takedowns per fight by referee
38 UFC referees have worked 30 or more fights on the official record, 7,638 fights between them, and this page lists them by fights officiated, not by rate. Herb Dean has worked the most, 1,258; under Herb Dean, the average UFC fight produced 2.12 takedowns.
7,638 fights · 38 referees
Significant strikes per minute
UFC significant strikes per minute by year (1995–2026)
In 1995, UFC fights averaged 2.23 significant strikes a minute. In 2026 it is 7.89. The high is 8.32 in 2023; the low 2.23 in 1995.
8,714 fights · 31 years
UFC significant strikes per minute by era
In 1994–2000, UFC fights averaged 2.81 significant strikes a minute. In 2020–2026 it is 8.05.
8,764 fights · 5 eras
UFC significant strikes per minute by weight class
Across the UFC record, fights are fastest at Women's Strawweight at 8.08 significant strikes a minute (379 fights) and slowest at Middleweight at 6.55 (1,145 fights).
8,476 fights · 11 divisions
UFC significant strikes per minute by country
Across the UFC record, fights are fastest in China at 8.11 significant strikes a minute (103 fights) and slowest in Germany at 5.52 (56 fights).
8,358 fights · 14 countrys
UFC significant strikes per minute by referee
38 UFC referees have worked 30 or more fights on the official record, 7,630 fights between them, and this page lists them by fights officiated, not by rate. Herb Dean has worked the most, 1,257; under Herb Dean, UFC fights averaged 7.17 significant strikes a minute.
7,630 fights · 38 referees
Title-fight finish rate
UFC title fight finish rate by weight class
Across the UFC record, the title-fight finish rate is highest at Heavyweight at 75% (53 fights) and lowest at Welterweight at 48% (52 fights).
243 fights · 5 divisions
Rules, explained
How many rounds in a UFC fight?
A UFC fight is three rounds. A championship fight or the main event of a card is five — and on the official record 797 of 8,900 UFC bouts (9%) have been booked over five rounds.
8,900 fights · 32 rows
How long is a UFC fight?
A UFC fight lasts 10 minutes 34 seconds on average — 10:34 on the fight clock. 28% are over inside the first round and 46% go the distance to the judges.
8,764 fights · 6 rows
How long is a UFC round?
A UFC round is five minutes long, with one minute of rest between rounds. The median UFC finish comes at 4 minutes 55 seconds — 4:55 on the fight clock — so the typical stoppage arrives inside the first round.
8,929 fights · 24 rows
How many weight classes in the UFC?
The UFC has 12 weight classes — 8 for men and 4 for women — running from strawweight at 115lb to heavyweight at 265lb.
8,666 fights · 12 rows
Where the numbers come from. The official UFC statistics record — the same tape every bout page on this site is built from. A fight is a UFC bout with a result: draws, no-contests and overturned results are excluded from every denominator.
Why some cuts have no page. These pages are generated from a grid of 11 measurements against 6 ways of cutting them, and the build decides which cells are worth publishing: a row needs 30 fights behind it to be printed, and a page needs 5 printable rows to exist at all. 12 of the 66 combinations did not clear that bar this build and were not written — a rate off a handful of bouts is arithmetic, not a statistic.
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