Do takedowns win UFC decisions?
The fighter who landed more takedowns won 69.4% of 3,177 UFC decisions. With a gap of 4+ takedowns, that rises to 83.2%.
Based on every UFC fight in our database. Updated October 20, 2026.
Win rate of the fighter who landed more takedowns
| Margin | Fights | Win rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 takedown | 955 | 58.1% |
| 2-3 takedowns | 1,260 | 67.4% |
| 4+ takedowns | 962 | 83.2% |
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.