Most Strikes Landed in UFC History

Significant strikes reveal who can truly outwork and outlast their opponents in the UFC. A prime example occurred on January 16, 2021, when Max Holloway delivered 445 significant strikes against Calvin Kattar. They together delivered 578 significant strikes which is the most strikes landed in a single fight. Max Holloway also has landed over 3,300 significant strikes in his career which is the most strikes landed in a career in UFC history. This places him far ahead of fighters like Sean Strickland and Angela Hill who both have over 2,000. While the single-fight record highlights Holloway’s peak performance, his career total demonstrates that he is the most consistently striker the UFC has ever witnessed.

Top 5 Most Strikes Landed in UFC History: Single-Fight Records

Here are the top 5 most strikes landed in UFC history: single-fight records that prove how persistent significant striking can dominate a fight.

Max Holloway vs Calvin Kattar (578 Strikes)

Event: UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar
Date: January 16, 2021

Max Holloway showed everyone why he’s the striking champion of the UFC when he completely outclassed Calvin Kattar on January 16, 2021. Over the course of five rounds, Holloway landed a staggering 445 significant strikes. He breaks his own record by hitting 141 strikes in just the fourth round. His speed and stamina never wavered. He shouted to the commentators during the fight that he was the best boxer in the UFC while evading punches with his hands down. The judges scored the fight 50-43, 50-43, and 50-42, making it one of the most lopsided fights in history.

Rob Font vs Marlon Vera (430 Strikes)

Event: UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera
Date: April 30, 2022

Rob Font faced off against Marlon Vera in a match that highlighted why he is considered one of the best boxers in the UFC. Font unleashed an incredible amount of punches and landing 271 significant strikes which set a bantamweight record. Vera knocked Font down three times and secured the victory by unanimous decision. By the end, Font’s face clearly showed the effects of Vera’s counterattacks. Nevertheless, Font’s relentless pace and toughness were impressive and together they delivered 430 significant strikes.

Brandon Royval vs Joshua Van (419 Strikes)

Event: UFC 317
Date: June 28, 2025

Brandon Royval and Joshua Van engaged in an incredible three-round battle that set new records. They together delivered 419 significant strikes which is the highest ever recorded in a three-round UFC match. Both fighters kept the action going without pause, marking the first occasion where two competitors each landed over 200 significant strikes in a single fight. Van achieved a knockdown in the final round and won by unanimous decision. Whereas Royval’s remarkable speed and resilience earned him a Fight of the Night bonus along with his fight purse.

Max Holloway vs Brian Ortega (400 Strikes)

Event: UFC 231
Date: December 8, 2018

At UFC 231, Max Holloway put on a legendary performance against Brian Ortega. He landed 290 significant strikes and dropped an insane 134 in the fourth round alone. Ortega showed crazy toughness but only landed 28 strikes in that round. The doctor stopped the fight before round five because he was too damaged to continue. Ortega eventually confessed that he fought with a broken nose and thumb by stating that he was ready to die in there. Dana White supported the doctor’s decision to stop the fight as describing him as too tough for his own good.

Marvin Vettori vs Jared Cannonier (394 Strikes)

Event: UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier
Date: June 17, 2023

Marvin Vettori went five hard rounds with Jared Cannonier in a record-setting fight. Cannonier landed a middleweight record of 241 significant strikes while Vettori answered with 153. This make their combined 394 strikes the fifth-highest total in UFC history. Vettori’s face was busted up but he never stopped pushing forward. Vettori lost by unanimous decision but still his toughness make him a tough contender at middleweight.

Top 5 Most Strikes Landed in UFC History: Career Records

Here are the top 5 most strikes landed in UFC history: career records that show which fighters have kept up insane significant striking over the years inside the Octagon.

Max Holloway (3655 Career Strikes)

Country: USA (Hawaii)
Total UFC Fights: 32

Max Holloway holds the record for the most strikes in a career in UFC history with 3655 landed. He also comes in second for total fight time having spent more than eight hours in the Octagon. Holloway doesn’t depend on single-punch knockouts instead he overwhelms his opponents with continuous combinations. His iconic fights against Brian Ortega (where he landed 290 significant strikes) and Calvin Kattar (with 445 significant strikes) not only set but also broke UFC single-fight records.

Sean Strickland (2197 Career Strikes)

Country: USA
Total UFC Fights: 25

Sean Strickland is among the top middleweights in the UFC and holds the record for significant strikes with 2197 strikes landed. He has delivered more than 180 significant strikes in multiple five-round bouts including his victory against Paulo Costa. In his championship match against Dricus Du Plessis both fighters combined for 310 strikes. His consistency paid off when he landed 137 strikes to defeat Israel Adesanya and win the UFC Middleweight title.

Angela Hill (2186 Career Strikes)

Country: USA
Total UFC Fights: 27

Angela Hill holds the record for the most significant strikes in UFC women’s history with 2,186 total strikes. As a former Invicta FC champion and kickboxer, she is recognized for her Muay Thai technique, relentless pace, and resilience. She averaging 5.43 strikes per minute while also having the longest fight time of any woman in UFC history. Even though she hasn’t always been in the running for titles but she often steps up on short notice.

Bobby Green (1873 Career Strikes)

Country: USA
Total UFC Fights: 25

Bobby Green has built his UFC career on nonstop volume and slick boxing. Since debuting in 2013, he’s landed 1873 significant strikes which is the most in UFC lightweight history. Known for his shoulder-roll defense and constant chatter inside the cage, Green keeps fights exciting while piling up numbers. He scored 188 significant strikes against Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 271 and 186 against Jim Miller at UFC 300. These performances demonstrated his skill in keeping a high output against challenging opponents.

Dustin Poirier (1861 Career Strikes)

Country: USA (Louisiana)
Total UFC Fights: 32

Dustin Poirier is regarded as one of the best lightweights of all timer with 1861 strikes career record. He recognized for his combination of high-volume striking and knockout ability. He averages 5.24 significant strikes every minute with an accuracy of 50%. His battle with Max Holloway at UFC 236 resulted in 359 significant strikes. With victories over notable fighters like Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway, Poirier has demonstrated his resilience and talent against top competition.