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

  • Streaks, layoffs and setbacks

    After a knockout loss, fighters have been stopped again more often

    Since 2001, UFC fighters whose previous UFC bout ended in a KO/TKO loss were stopped by KO/TKO again in 485 of 2,043 next bouts (23.7%), against 16.7% for fighters in the same divisions who were not coming off one.

    23.7%Next bouts lost by KO/TKO after a KO/TKO loss

    485 of 2,043 · UFC bouts since 2001

  • Streaks, layoffs and setbacks

    A five-fight UFC win streak has usually continued

    Since 2001, fighters on a UFC win streak of five or more, facing an opponent who was not, won 339 of 537 bouts (63%).

    63.1%Bouts won by the fighter on a 5+ UFC win streak against an opponent who was not

    339 of 537 · UFC bouts since 2001

  • Streaks, layoffs and setbacks

    Fighters returning after a year away from the UFC have won less often

    Since 2001, fighters back after 365 days or more without a UFC bout won 643 of 1,497 bouts (43.0%), against 52.7% for fighters returning after a normal 90 to 200 days.

    43.0%Bouts won after 365 days or more since the previous UFC bout

    643 of 1,497 · UFC bouts since 2001