In 1995, 91% of UFC fights ended inside the distance. In 2026 it is 56%. The high is 91% in 1995; the low 45% in 2024.
| Year | Finish rate | Finishes | Fights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 91% | 29 | 32 |
| 1996 | 89% | 32 | 36 |
| 1997 | 79% | 30 | 38 |
| 1999 | 79% | 33 | 42 |
| 2000 | 60% | 25 | 42 |
| 2001 | 67% | 26 | 39 |
| 2002 | 71% | 37 | 52 |
| 2003 | 67% | 26 | 39 |
| 2004 | 74% | 29 | 39 |
| 2005 | 76% | 60 | 79 |
| 2006 | 67% | 106 | 158 |
| 2007 | 63% | 107 | 169 |
| 2008 | 68% | 137 | 201 |
| 2009 | 57% | 121 | 213 |
| 2010 | 51% | 128 | 250 |
| 2011 | 51% | 150 | 295 |
| 2012 | 53% | 175 | 333 |
| 2013 | 52% | 197 | 376 |
| 2014 | 50% | 247 | 494 |
| 2015 | 52% | 243 | 464 |
| 2016 | 50% | 242 | 483 |
| 2017 | 51% | 226 | 446 |
| 2018 | 51% | 241 | 469 |
| 2019 | 46% | 233 | 506 |
| 2020 | 50% | 221 | 444 |
| 2021 | 49% | 244 | 497 |
| 2022 | 53% | 269 | 506 |
| 2023 | 52% | 261 | 504 |
| 2024 | 45% | 230 | 513 |
| 2025 | 51% | 261 | 515 |
| 2026 | 56% | 223 | 399 |