UFC Middleweight stats
How UFC Middleweight fights end, and who leads the division all-time.
Updated September 20, 2026
How the division fights
60.3%
Finish rate
#3 of 13 UFC divisions
38.6%
Knockout rate
#3 of 13 UFC divisions
21.7%
Submission rate
#3 of 13 UFC divisions
39.2%
Decision rate
#11 of 13 UFC divisions
9:52
Average fight time
#3 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 |   Sean Strickland | 1,698 | 3,865 | 15 |
| 2 |   Michael Bisping | 1,384 | 3,731 | 24 |
| 3 |   Marvin Vettori | 1,274 | 2,845 | 17 |
| 4 |  Brad Tavares | 1,243 | 2,844 | 28 |
| 5 |    Israel Adesanya | 1,235 | 2,553 | 18 |
Most takedowns landed
| # | Fighter | Most takedowns landed | Attempted | Bouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   Anthony Hernandez | 57 | 141 | 13 |
| 2 |  Chris Weidman | 43 | 99 | 18 |
| 3 |   Thales Leites | 37 | 135 | 21 |
| T-4 |   Jacob Malkoun | 36 | 84 | 9 |
| T-4 |  Derek Brunson | 36 | 114 | 21 |
Fastest finishes
| # | Fighter | Fastest finishes | Round | Fight | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Weir | 0:10 | 1 | Eugene JacksonMiddleweight | Jul 13, 2002 |
| 2 |  Terry Martin | 0:14 | 1 | Jorge RiveraMiddleweight | Feb 3, 2007 |
| 3 |  Modestino Rodrigues | 0:15 | 1 | Brandon HolmesMiddleweight | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 4 |  Chidi Njokuani | 0:16 | 1 | Marc-Andre BarriaultMiddleweight | Feb 6, 2022 |
| 5 |  John Phillips | 0:17 | 1 | Alen AmedovskiMiddleweight | Sep 28, 2019 |