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Which round do most MMA fights end in?

Round 1

Most professional MMA finishes happen in round 1 — 67.5% of all KO/TKO and submission finishes.

Based on 364,528 KO/TKO and submission finishes.

As of 21 July 2026 · methodology

Round 1 67.5% 245,967
Round 2 24.3% 88,481
Round 3 7.8% 28,257
Round 4 0.4% 1,311
Round 5 0.1% 502

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