In 1995, the average UFC fight produced 0.19 knockdowns. In 2026 it is 0.55. The high is 0.55 in 2026; the low 0.06 in 1996.
| Year | Knockdowns / fight | Knockdowns | Fights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0.19 | 6 | 32 |
| 1996 | 0.06 | 2 | 36 |
| 1997 | 0.11 | 4 | 38 |
| 1999 | 0.33 | 14 | 42 |
| 2000 | 0.21 | 9 | 42 |
| 2001 | 0.33 | 13 | 39 |
| 2002 | 0.31 | 16 | 52 |
| 2003 | 0.51 | 20 | 39 |
| 2004 | 0.46 | 18 | 39 |
| 2005 | 0.46 | 36 | 79 |
| 2006 | 0.45 | 71 | 158 |
| 2007 | 0.40 | 68 | 169 |
| 2008 | 0.55 | 110 | 201 |
| 2009 | 0.47 | 100 | 213 |
| 2010 | 0.41 | 103 | 250 |
| 2011 | 0.46 | 137 | 295 |
| 2012 | 0.46 | 152 | 333 |
| 2013 | 0.45 | 168 | 376 |
| 2014 | 0.41 | 205 | 494 |
| 2015 | 0.40 | 185 | 464 |
| 2016 | 0.45 | 219 | 483 |
| 2017 | 0.48 | 213 | 446 |
| 2018 | 0.45 | 212 | 469 |
| 2019 | 0.43 | 217 | 506 |
| 2020 | 0.40 | 177 | 444 |
| 2021 | 0.41 | 203 | 497 |
| 2022 | 0.50 | 252 | 506 |
| 2023 | 0.41 | 207 | 504 |
| 2024 | 0.36 | 186 | 513 |
| 2025 | 0.44 | 229 | 515 |
| 2026 | 0.55 | 220 | 399 |