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How do most MMA fights end?

Submission

Most professional MMA fights end by Submission — 36.4% of decided bouts. Submission 36.4%; KO/TKO 35.4%; Decision 26.9%.

Based on 514,299 decided professional bouts.

As of 21 July 2026 · methodology

Submission 36.4% 187,404
KO/TKO 35.4% 181,863
Decision 26.9% 138,168

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