Does control time win UFC decisions?
The fighter who had more control time won 68.4% of 3,947 UFC decisions. With a gap of 6+ minutes, that rises to 91.1%.
Based on every UFC fight in our database. Updated October 20, 2026.
Win rate of the fighter who had more control time
| Margin | Fights | Win rate |
|---|---|---|
| under 1 minute | 873 | 52.0% |
| 1-3 minutes | 1,075 | 57.0% |
| 3-6 minutes | 957 | 71.3% |
| 6+ minutes | 1,042 | 91.1% |
How we worked this out: Fights where both fighters have the stat recorded and the numbers differ. Decisions only, so the judges' view is what's being measured.