In 1995, 9% of UFC fights went to the judges. In 2026 it is 44%. The high is 55% in 2024; the low 9% in 1995.
| Year | Decision rate | Decisions | Fights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 9% | 3 | 32 |
| 1996 | 11% | 4 | 36 |
| 1997 | 21% | 8 | 38 |
| 1999 | 21% | 9 | 42 |
| 2000 | 38% | 16 | 42 |
| 2001 | 31% | 12 | 39 |
| 2002 | 29% | 15 | 52 |
| 2003 | 31% | 12 | 39 |
| 2004 | 26% | 10 | 39 |
| 2005 | 24% | 19 | 79 |
| 2006 | 33% | 52 | 158 |
| 2007 | 36% | 61 | 169 |
| 2008 | 32% | 64 | 201 |
| 2009 | 43% | 91 | 213 |
| 2010 | 48% | 121 | 250 |
| 2011 | 49% | 145 | 295 |
| 2012 | 47% | 156 | 333 |
| 2013 | 47% | 178 | 376 |
| 2014 | 50% | 246 | 494 |
| 2015 | 47% | 219 | 464 |
| 2016 | 50% | 241 | 483 |
| 2017 | 49% | 219 | 446 |
| 2018 | 48% | 227 | 469 |
| 2019 | 54% | 272 | 506 |
| 2020 | 50% | 221 | 444 |
| 2021 | 51% | 251 | 497 |
| 2022 | 47% | 236 | 506 |
| 2023 | 48% | 242 | 504 |
| 2024 | 55% | 281 | 513 |
| 2025 | 49% | 254 | 515 |
| 2026 | 44% | 176 | 399 |