UFC Light Heavyweight stats
How UFC Light Heavyweight fights end, and who leads the division all-time.
Updated September 22, 2026
How the division fights
64.0%
Finish rate
#2 of 13 UFC divisions
46.8%
Knockout rate
#2 of 13 UFC divisions
17.2%
Submission rate
#10 of 13 UFC divisions
35.6%
Decision rate
#12 of 13 UFC divisions
9:16
Average fight time
#2 of 13 UFC divisions
A weight class needs at least 20 completed bouts to get a profile.
Most significant strikes landed
| # | Fighter | Most significant strikes landed | Attempted | Bouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   Jon Jones | 1,368 | 2,361 | 21 |
| 2 |   Jan Blachowicz | 1,040 | 2,070 | 23 |
| 3 |  Dustin Jacoby | 1,004 | 2,001 | 17 |
| 4 |   Glover Teixeira | 953 | 1,881 | 23 |
| 5 |  Mauricio Rua | 888 | 1,723 | 24 |
Most takedowns landed
| # | Fighter | Most takedowns landed | Attempted | Bouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Corey Anderson | 51 | 104 | 14 |
| 2 |  Rashad Evans | 50 | 113 | 20 |
| 3 | Tito Ortiz | 48 | 116 | 23 |
| 4 |  Ryan Bader | 46 | 104 | 19 |
| 5 |   Ion Cuțelaba | 45 | 88 | 21 |
Fastest finishes
| # | Fighter | Fastest finishes | Round | Fight | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   Ryan Jimmo | 0:07 | 1 | Anthony PeroshLight Heavyweight | Jul 21, 2012 |
| T-2 |  James Irvin | 0:08 | 1 | Houston AlexanderLight Heavyweight | Apr 2, 2008 |
| T-2 |   Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev | 0:08 | 1 | Julius WalkerLight Heavyweight | Jun 27, 2026 |
| T-2 |  Alonzo Menifield | 0:08 | 1 | Dashawn BoatwrightLight Heavyweight | Jun 12, 2018 |
| 5 |   Carlos Ulberg | 0:12 | 1 | Alonzo MenifieldLight Heavyweight | May 11, 2024 |