Statwell Patterns

What UFC history shows

Findings from every UFC bout on record, each with its count, its window and how it was measured. History describes what has happened; it does not predict a fight.

Data as of 24 October 2026

  • Age and experience

    A big age gap has usually favoured the younger fighter

    Since 2001, when one UFC fighter was at least six years younger than the other, the younger fighter won 1,382 of 2,164 bouts (64%). The edge grows with the gap: 69% at ten years or more.

    63.9%Bouts won by the younger fighter when the age gap is 6 years or more

    1,382 of 2,164 · UFC bouts since 2001

  • Age and experience

    A clear reach advantage has been a modest edge

    Since 2001, fighters with a reach advantage of four inches or more won 1,152 of 2,066 UFC bouts (56%).

    55.8%Bouts won by the fighter with a reach advantage of 4 inches or more

    1,152 of 2,066 · UFC bouts since 2001

  • Age and experience

    The UFC debut has been a hurdle

    Since 2001, fighters making their UFC debut against an opponent who had fought in the UFC before won 671 of 1,584 bouts (42%).

    42.4%Bouts won by the UFC debutant against an opponent with UFC experience

    671 of 1,584 · UFC bouts since 2001