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Of 524 UFC fights completed this year, 313 were stopped before the final bell and 211 went to the judges' scorecards.

By Combat Sports UK Staff · Published · Updated · AI-assisted reporting
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The UFC has completed 524 fights so far in 2026. 313 of them, 60%, ended inside the distance by knockout, stoppage or submission, and 211 went to the judges.

173 fights were over in the first round, 33% of all fights this year.

The figures cover every completed UFC bout this year and update as each card finishes. Results from every card are on our results page.

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Reported by the Combat Sports UK desk. Times are UK and Irish time, and we update the report when the facts change. How we work.