UFC Lightweight stats
How UFC Lightweight fights end, and who leads the division all-time.
Updated September 20, 2026
How the division fights
52.6%
Finish rate
#5 of 13 UFC divisions
30.7%
Knockout rate
#5 of 13 UFC divisions
21.8%
Submission rate
#2 of 13 UFC divisions
47.3%
Decision rate
#9 of 13 UFC divisions
10:28
Average fight time
#4 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 |   King Green | 2,027 | 3,738 | 28 |
| 2 |  Michael Johnson | 1,305 | 3,338 | 27 |
| 3 |  Dustin Poirier | 1,304 | 2,585 | 20 |
| 4 |   John Makdessi | 1,293 | 2,592 | 19 |
| 5 |  Justin Gaethje | 1,271 | 2,208 | 16 |
Most takedowns landed
| # | Fighter | Most takedowns landed | Attempted | Bouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   Gleison Tibau | 84 | 154 | 27 |
| 2 |  Clay Guida | 65 | 191 | 30 |
| 3 |    Khabib Nurmagomedov | 59 | 124 | 12 |
| 4 |   Mateusz Gamrot | 54 | 141 | 14 |
| 5 |  Rafael Dos Anjos | 47 | 131 | 24 |
Fastest finishes
| # | Fighter | Fastest finishes | Round | Fight | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Terrance McKinney | 0:07 | 1 | Matt FrevolaLightweight | Jun 13, 2021 |
| 2 |  Gray Maynard | 0:09 | 1 | Joe VeresLightweight | Sep 19, 2007 |
| 3 |  BJ Penn | 0:11 | 1 | Caol UnoLightweight | Nov 2, 2001 |
| 4 |  Rob Emerson | 0:12 | 1 | Manvel GamburyanLightweight | Aug 9, 2008 |
| 5 |  Jens Pulver | 0:15 | 1 | John LewisLightweight | Nov 17, 2000 |