All divisions · min 12 bouts
Shortest gap between UFC fights
The typical layoff between bouts, taken as a median so one injury or one title-shot wait does not distort a career of turning up.
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The median gap, not the mean. A mean is wrecked by a single long absence: one knee surgery, one year waiting on a title shot, and a fighter who otherwise competes every three months reads like a part-timer. The median answers the question people actually mean — how long does this fighter normally wait. Where the two diverge sharply the row shows both, so a real absence stays visible rather than being smoothed away. Requires 12 bouts, because a five-fight sample rewards a hot fourteen months over a decade of showing up.
- 1Dan SevernHeavyweight · 13 bouts, 1994–2000 · mean 17649days typical
- 2Waldo Cortes AcostaHeavyweight · 13 bouts, 2022–202695days typical
- 3Kevin HollandWelterweight · 29 bouts, 2018–202695days typical
- 4Donald CerroneWelterweight · 38 bouts, 2011–202298days typical
- 5Charles JohnsonFlyweight · 15 bouts, 2022–202698days typical
- 6David AbbottHeavyweight · 18 bouts, 1995–2003 · mean 18098days typical
- 7Daron CruickshankLightweight · 13 bouts, 2012–2016102days typical
- 8Neil MagnyWelterweight · 37 bouts, 2013–2025103days typical
- 9Cody BrundageMiddleweight · 16 bouts, 2021–2026105days typical
- 10Sam AlveyMiddleweight · 24 bouts, 2014–2022107days typical
- 11Daniel RodriguezWelterweight · 15 bouts, 2020–2026 · mean 169109days typical
- 12Dan MillerMiddleweight · 13 bouts, 2008–2015 · mean 207109days typical
- 13King GreenLightweight · 31 bouts, 2013–2026 · mean 164116days typical
- 14Bruno SilvaFlyweight · 23 bouts, 2019–2026116days typical
- 15Benoit Saint DenisLightweight · 13 bouts, 2021–2026119days typical
- 16Rick StoryWelterweight · 19 bouts, 2009–2016119days typical
- 17Mike PierceWelterweight · 14 bouts, 2009–2015 · mean 175119days typical
- 18Ovince Saint PreuxLight Heavyweight · 28 bouts, 2013–2024 · mean 155119days typical
- 19Darren StewartLight Heavyweight · 14 bouts, 2016–2021119days typical
- 20Mark MunozMiddleweight · 15 bouts, 2009–2015 · mean 162120days typical
- 21Brian KelleherBantamweight · 17 bouts, 2017–2024 · mean 163121days typical
- 22Phil DavisLight Heavyweight · 13 bouts, 2010–2015123days typical
- 23Kenny FlorianFeatherweight · 17 bouts, 2005–2011123days typical
- 24Josh KoscheckWelterweight · 25 bouts, 2005–2015123days typical
- 25Jim MillerLightweight · 47 bouts, 2008–2026126days typical
- 26Jasmine JasudaviciusWomen's Flyweight · 12 bouts, 2022–2026126days typical
- 27Jorge MasvidalWelterweight · 22 bouts, 2013–2023 · mean 173126days typical
- 28Al IaquintaLightweight · 15 bouts, 2012–2021 · mean 246126days typical
- 29Gleison TibauLightweight · 28 bouts, 2006–2018126days typical
- 30Mike PerryWelterweight · 15 bouts, 2016–2021126days typical
- 31Jason MacDonaldMiddleweight · 14 bouts, 2006–2012 · mean 157126days typical
- 32Chris CamozziMiddleweight · 19 bouts, 2010–2017126days typical
- 33Daniel PinedaFeatherweight · 14 bouts, 2012–2024 · mean 358126days typical
- 34Cody DurdenFlyweight · 17 bouts, 2020–2026126days typical
- 35Michael BispingMiddleweight · 29 bouts, 2006–2017128days typical
- 36Scott JorgensenBantamweight · 12 bouts, 2011–2015129days typical
- 37Alex PereiraHeavyweight · 13 bouts, 2021–2026130days typical
- 38Joaquin BuckleyWelterweight · 17 bouts, 2020–2026130days typical
- 39Youssef ZalalFeatherweight · 13 bouts, 2020–2026 · mean 189130days typical
- 40Johny HendricksMiddleweight · 21 bouts, 2009–2017130days typical
- 41Alex PerezFlyweight · 15 bouts, 2017–2026 · mean 221130days typical
- 42Marcus DavisLightweight · 15 bouts, 2005–2011130days typical
- 43Melvin GuillardLightweight · 22 bouts, 2005–2014131days typical
- 44Martin KampmannWelterweight · 17 bouts, 2006–2013132days typical
- 45Evan TannerMiddleweight · 17 bouts, 1999–2008 · mean 216133days typical
- 46Benson HendersonWelterweight · 14 bouts, 2011–2015133days typical
- 47Gegard MousasiMiddleweight · 12 bouts, 2013–2017133days typical
- 48Francisco TrinaldoWelterweight · 26 bouts, 2012–2022133days typical
- 49Derrick LewisHeavyweight · 32 bouts, 2014–2026133days typical
- 50Thiago SantosLight Heavyweight · 24 bouts, 2013–2022133days typical
- 51Loopy GodinezWomen's Strawweight · 15 bouts, 2021–2026133days typical
- 52Matthew RiddleWelterweight · 12 bouts, 2008–2013133days typical
- 53Dustin JacobyLight Heavyweight · 18 bouts, 2011–2026 · mean 317133days typical
- 54Tyson GriffinFeatherweight · 14 bouts, 2006–2011133days typical
- 55Alex OliveiraWelterweight · 22 bouts, 2015–2022133days typical
- 56Joe StevensonFeatherweight · 16 bouts, 2005–2011133days typical
- 57John HowardWelterweight · 14 bouts, 2009–2015 · mean 193133days typical
- 58Bryan BarberenaMiddleweight · 19 bouts, 2014–2024 · mean 188133days typical
- 59Angela HillWomen's Strawweight · 30 bouts, 2014–2026133days typical
- 60Patrick CumminsLight Heavyweight · 13 bouts, 2014–2019133days typical
- 61Joe RiggsMiddleweight · 12 bouts, 2004–2016 · mean 382133days typical
- 62Tim MeansWelterweight · 30 bouts, 2012–2024133days typical
- 63Julian ErosaFeatherweight · 18 bouts, 2015–2026 · mean 221133days typical
- 64Gerald MeerschaertMiddleweight · 26 bouts, 2016–2026133days typical
- 65Gian VillanteHeavyweight · 18 bouts, 2013–2021 · mean 183133days typical
- 66Brad PickettBantamweight · 14 bouts, 2011–2017133days typical
- 67Joshua BurkmanWelterweight · 19 bouts, 2005–2018 · mean 249133days typical
- 68Danny CastilloLightweight · 14 bouts, 2011–2015134days typical
- 69Demian MaiaWelterweight · 33 bouts, 2007–2021135days typical
- 70Nate DiazWelterweight · 27 bouts, 2007–2022 · mean 214135days typical
- 71Chris LebenMiddleweight · 22 bouts, 2005–2013135days typical
- 72Spencer FisherLightweight · 17 bouts, 2005–2012136days typical
- 73Sam SiciliaFeatherweight · 12 bouts, 2012–2017136days typical
- 74Gregory RodriguesMiddleweight · 13 bouts, 2021–2026137days typical
- 75Corey AndersonLight Heavyweight · 15 bouts, 2014–2020137days typical
- 76Kennedy NzechukwuHeavyweight · 15 bouts, 2019–2025 · mean 175137days typical
- 77Brendan AllenMiddleweight · 19 bouts, 2019–2026137days typical
- 78Ross PearsonLightweight · 26 bouts, 2009–2019137days typical
- 79Alan JoubanWelterweight · 13 bouts, 2014–2020 · mean 191139days typical
- 80Francis NgannouHeavyweight · 14 bouts, 2015–2022 · mean 171139days typical
- 81Anthony SmithLight Heavyweight · 25 bouts, 2013–2025 · mean 181139days typical
- 82Dustin OrtizFlyweight · 14 bouts, 2013–2019139days typical
- 83Georges St-PierreMiddleweight · 22 bouts, 2004–2017 · mean 239140days typical
- 84Max HollowayWelterweight · 33 bouts, 2012–2026140days typical
- 85Nassourdine ImavovMiddleweight · 12 bouts, 2020–2025140days typical
- 86Demetrious JohnsonFlyweight · 18 bouts, 2011–2018140days typical
- 87Deiveson FigueiredoBantamweight · 22 bouts, 2017–2026140days typical
- 88Roman DolidzeMiddleweight · 14 bouts, 2020–2026140days typical
- 89Marlon VeraBantamweight · 26 bouts, 2014–2026140days typical
- 90Matt LindlandMiddleweight · 12 bouts, 2000–2005140days typical
- 91Cheick KongoHeavyweight · 18 bouts, 2006–2013140days typical
- 92Katlyn ChookagianWomen's Flyweight · 12 bouts, 2016–2020140days typical
- 93Matt BrownWelterweight · 30 bouts, 2008–2023 · mean 188140days typical
- 94Chris CurtisWelterweight · 12 bouts, 2021–2026140days typical
- 95Tabatha RicciWomen's Strawweight · 12 bouts, 2021–2026140days typical
- 96Dan IgeFeatherweight · 21 bouts, 2018–2026140days typical
- 97Andre PetroskiMiddleweight · 13 bouts, 2021–2026140days typical
- 98Modestas BukauskasLight Heavyweight · 13 bouts, 2020–2026 · mean 178140days typical
- 99Macy ChiassonWomen's Bantamweight · 14 bouts, 2018–2026 · mean 204140days typical
- 100Marvin VettoriMiddleweight · 18 bouts, 2016–2025 · mean 200140days typical
- 1Waldo Cortes AcostaHeavyweight · 13 bouts, 2022–202695days typical
- 2Kevin HollandWelterweight · 29 bouts, 2018–202695days typical
- 3Donald CerroneWelterweight · 38 bouts, 2011–202298days typical
- 4Charles JohnsonFlyweight · 15 bouts, 2022–202698days typical
- 5Daron CruickshankLightweight · 13 bouts, 2012–2016102days typical
- 6Neil MagnyWelterweight · 37 bouts, 2013–2025103days typical
- 7Cody BrundageMiddleweight · 16 bouts, 2021–2026105days typical
- 8Sam AlveyMiddleweight · 24 bouts, 2014–2022107days typical
- 9Daniel RodriguezWelterweight · 15 bouts, 2020–2026 · mean 169109days typical
- 10Dan MillerMiddleweight · 13 bouts, 2008–2015 · mean 207109days typical
- 11King GreenLightweight · 31 bouts, 2013–2026 · mean 164116days typical
- 12Bruno SilvaFlyweight · 23 bouts, 2019–2026116days typical
- 13Benoit Saint DenisLightweight · 13 bouts, 2021–2026119days typical
- 14Rick StoryWelterweight · 19 bouts, 2009–2016119days typical
- 15Mike PierceWelterweight · 14 bouts, 2009–2015 · mean 175119days typical
- 16Ovince Saint PreuxLight Heavyweight · 28 bouts, 2013–2024 · mean 155119days typical
- 17Darren StewartLight Heavyweight · 14 bouts, 2016–2021119days typical
- 18Mark MunozMiddleweight · 15 bouts, 2009–2015 · mean 162120days typical
- 19Brian KelleherBantamweight · 17 bouts, 2017–2024 · mean 163121days typical
- 20Phil DavisLight Heavyweight · 13 bouts, 2010–2015123days typical
- 21Kenny FlorianFeatherweight · 17 bouts, 2005–2011123days typical
- 22Josh KoscheckWelterweight · 25 bouts, 2005–2015123days typical
- 23Jim MillerLightweight · 47 bouts, 2008–2026126days typical
- 24Jasmine JasudaviciusWomen's Flyweight · 12 bouts, 2022–2026126days typical
- 25Jorge MasvidalWelterweight · 22 bouts, 2013–2023 · mean 173126days typical
- 26Al IaquintaLightweight · 15 bouts, 2012–2021 · mean 246126days typical
- 27Gleison TibauLightweight · 28 bouts, 2006–2018126days typical
- 28Mike PerryWelterweight · 15 bouts, 2016–2021126days typical
- 29Jason MacDonaldMiddleweight · 14 bouts, 2006–2012 · mean 157126days typical
- 30Chris CamozziMiddleweight · 19 bouts, 2010–2017126days typical
- 31Daniel PinedaFeatherweight · 14 bouts, 2012–2024 · mean 358126days typical
- 32Cody DurdenFlyweight · 17 bouts, 2020–2026126days typical
- 33Michael BispingMiddleweight · 29 bouts, 2006–2017128days typical
- 34Scott JorgensenBantamweight · 12 bouts, 2011–2015129days typical
- 35Alex PereiraHeavyweight · 13 bouts, 2021–2026130days typical
- 36Joaquin BuckleyWelterweight · 17 bouts, 2020–2026130days typical
- 37Youssef ZalalFeatherweight · 13 bouts, 2020–2026 · mean 189130days typical
- 38Johny HendricksMiddleweight · 21 bouts, 2009–2017130days typical
- 39Alex PerezFlyweight · 15 bouts, 2017–2026 · mean 221130days typical
- 40Marcus DavisLightweight · 15 bouts, 2005–2011130days typical
- 41Melvin GuillardLightweight · 22 bouts, 2005–2014131days typical
- 42Martin KampmannWelterweight · 17 bouts, 2006–2013132days typical
- 43Evan TannerMiddleweight · 15 bouts, 2000–2008 · mean 196133days typical
- 44Benson HendersonWelterweight · 14 bouts, 2011–2015133days typical
- 45Gegard MousasiMiddleweight · 12 bouts, 2013–2017133days typical
- 46Francisco TrinaldoWelterweight · 26 bouts, 2012–2022133days typical
- 47Derrick LewisHeavyweight · 32 bouts, 2014–2026133days typical
- 48Thiago SantosLight Heavyweight · 24 bouts, 2013–2022133days typical
- 49Loopy GodinezWomen's Strawweight · 15 bouts, 2021–2026133days typical
- 50Matthew RiddleWelterweight · 12 bouts, 2008–2013133days typical
- 51Dustin JacobyLight Heavyweight · 18 bouts, 2011–2026 · mean 317133days typical
- 52Tyson GriffinFeatherweight · 14 bouts, 2006–2011133days typical
- 53Alex OliveiraWelterweight · 22 bouts, 2015–2022133days typical
- 54Joe StevensonFeatherweight · 16 bouts, 2005–2011133days typical
- 55John HowardWelterweight · 14 bouts, 2009–2015 · mean 193133days typical
- 56Bryan BarberenaMiddleweight · 19 bouts, 2014–2024 · mean 188133days typical
- 57Angela HillWomen's Strawweight · 30 bouts, 2014–2026133days typical
- 58Patrick CumminsLight Heavyweight · 13 bouts, 2014–2019133days typical
- 59Joe RiggsMiddleweight · 12 bouts, 2004–2016 · mean 382133days typical
- 60Tim MeansWelterweight · 30 bouts, 2012–2024133days typical
- 61Julian ErosaFeatherweight · 18 bouts, 2015–2026 · mean 221133days typical
- 62Gerald MeerschaertMiddleweight · 26 bouts, 2016–2026133days typical
- 63Gian VillanteHeavyweight · 18 bouts, 2013–2021 · mean 183133days typical
- 64Brad PickettBantamweight · 14 bouts, 2011–2017133days typical
- 65Joshua BurkmanWelterweight · 19 bouts, 2005–2018 · mean 249133days typical
- 66Danny CastilloLightweight · 14 bouts, 2011–2015134days typical
- 67Demian MaiaWelterweight · 33 bouts, 2007–2021135days typical
- 68Nate DiazWelterweight · 27 bouts, 2007–2022 · mean 214135days typical
- 69Chris LebenMiddleweight · 22 bouts, 2005–2013135days typical
- 70Spencer FisherLightweight · 17 bouts, 2005–2012136days typical
- 71Sam SiciliaFeatherweight · 12 bouts, 2012–2017136days typical
- 72Gregory RodriguesMiddleweight · 13 bouts, 2021–2026137days typical
- 73Corey AndersonLight Heavyweight · 15 bouts, 2014–2020137days typical
- 74Kennedy NzechukwuHeavyweight · 15 bouts, 2019–2025 · mean 175137days typical
- 75Brendan AllenMiddleweight · 19 bouts, 2019–2026137days typical
- 76Ross PearsonLightweight · 26 bouts, 2009–2019137days typical
- 77Alan JoubanWelterweight · 13 bouts, 2014–2020 · mean 191139days typical
- 78Francis NgannouHeavyweight · 14 bouts, 2015–2022 · mean 171139days typical
- 79Anthony SmithLight Heavyweight · 25 bouts, 2013–2025 · mean 181139days typical
- 80Dustin OrtizFlyweight · 14 bouts, 2013–2019139days typical
- 81Georges St-PierreMiddleweight · 22 bouts, 2004–2017 · mean 239140days typical
- 82Max HollowayWelterweight · 33 bouts, 2012–2026140days typical
- 83Nassourdine ImavovMiddleweight · 12 bouts, 2020–2025140days typical
- 84Demetrious JohnsonFlyweight · 18 bouts, 2011–2018140days typical
- 85Deiveson FigueiredoBantamweight · 22 bouts, 2017–2026140days typical
- 86Roman DolidzeMiddleweight · 14 bouts, 2020–2026140days typical
- 87Marlon VeraBantamweight · 26 bouts, 2014–2026140days typical
- 88Matt LindlandMiddleweight · 12 bouts, 2000–2005140days typical
- 89Cheick KongoHeavyweight · 18 bouts, 2006–2013140days typical
- 90Katlyn ChookagianWomen's Flyweight · 12 bouts, 2016–2020140days typical
- 91Matt BrownWelterweight · 30 bouts, 2008–2023 · mean 188140days typical
- 92Chris CurtisWelterweight · 12 bouts, 2021–2026140days typical
- 93Tabatha RicciWomen's Strawweight · 12 bouts, 2021–2026140days typical
- 94Dan IgeFeatherweight · 21 bouts, 2018–2026140days typical
- 95Andre PetroskiMiddleweight · 13 bouts, 2021–2026140days typical
- 96Modestas BukauskasLight Heavyweight · 13 bouts, 2020–2026 · mean 178140days typical
- 97Macy ChiassonWomen's Bantamweight · 14 bouts, 2018–2026 · mean 204140days typical
- 98Marvin VettoriMiddleweight · 18 bouts, 2016–2025 · mean 200140days typical
- 99Andrei ArlovskiHeavyweight · 42 bouts, 2000–2024 · mean 210140days typical
- 100Chris CariasoFlyweight · 13 bouts, 2011–2015140days typical
Counted from official UFCStats results, UFC bouts only. The one-night tournament format ran until 1999 and let a fighter compete three times in an evening; the toggle above removes it rather than blending it in.
By division
The same measure inside each weight class, all-time. Useful because the cross-division list above skews to the divisions that simply run the most cards.
- 1 Brian Kelleher 121
- 2 Scott Jorgensen 129
- 3 Brad Pickett 133
- 4 Deiveson Figueiredo 140
- 5 Marlon Vera 140
- 1 Kenny Florian 123
- 2 Daniel Pineda 126
- 3 Youssef Zalal 130
- 4 Tyson Griffin 133
- 5 Joe Stevenson 133
- 1 Charles Johnson 98
- 2 Bruno Silva 116
- 3 Cody Durden 126
- 4 Alex Perez 130
- 5 Dustin Ortiz 139
- 1 Dan Severn 49
- 2 Waldo Cortes Acosta 95
- 3 David Abbott 98
- 4 Alex Pereira 130
- 5 Derrick Lewis 133
- 1 Ovince Saint Preux 119
- 2 Darren Stewart 119
- 3 Phil Davis 123
- 4 Thiago Santos 133
- 5 Dustin Jacoby 133
- 1 Daron Cruickshank 102
- 2 King Green 116
- 3 Benoit Saint Denis 119
- 4 Jim Miller 126
- 5 Al Iaquinta 126
- 1 Cody Brundage 105
- 2 Sam Alvey 107
- 3 Dan Miller 109
- 4 Mark Munoz 120
- 5 Jason MacDonald 126
- 1 Kevin Holland 95
- 2 Donald Cerrone 98
- 3 Neil Magny 103
- 4 Daniel Rodriguez 109
- 5 Rick Story 119
- 1 Macy Chiasson 140
- 2 Joselyne Edwards 165
- 3 Norma Dumont 175
- 4 Miesha Tate 175
- 5 Marion Reneau 175
- 1 Jasmine Jasudavicius 126
- 2 Katlyn Chookagian 140
- 3 Katlyn Cerminara 147
- 4 Viviane Araujo 147
- 5 Joanne Calderwood 147
- 1 Loopy Godinez 133
- 2 Angela Hill 133
- 3 Tabatha Ricci 140
- 4 Joanna Jedrzejczyk 147
- 5 Jessica Andrade 147