Does the younger fighter win in the UFC?
The younger fighter won 57.2% of 7,940 UFC fights. With an age gap of 11+ years, the younger fighter won 69.3%.
Based on every UFC fight in our database. Updated October 20, 2026.
Younger fighter's win rate by age gap
| Age gap | Fights | Younger fighter wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 1,302 | 50.6% |
| 2-3 years | 2,343 | 55.4% |
| 4-5 years | 1,745 | 56.3% |
| 6-7 years | 1,182 | 59.5% |
| 8-10 years | 958 | 64.3% |
| 11+ years | 410 | 69.3% |
Win rate by age on fight night
| Age | Fights | Win rate |
|---|---|---|
| Under 25 | 1,536 | 57.5% |
| 25-29 | 6,605 | 54.1% |
| 30-34 | 6,707 | 48.7% |
| 35-39 | 2,191 | 41.4% |
| 40 and over | 275 | 33.1% |
How we worked this out: Age is worked out from each fighter's date of birth and the event date. Draws and no contests are left out.