What percentage of MMA fights end in a finish?

72.8%

About 72.8% of decided professional MMA fights end in a finish (KO/TKO or submission) rather than going to the judges' scorecards.

Based on 507,435 decided professional bouts.

As of 21 July 2026 · methodology

Finish (KO/TKO or submission) 72.8% 369,267

Decision 27.2% 138,168

— by KO/TKO 35.8% 181,863

— by submission 36.9% 187,404

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