Which fighter has the most takedowns in a single UFC fight?

Khabib Nurmagomedov holds the UFC record for the most takedowns in a single fight. He recorded 21 successful takedowns against Abel Trujillo at UFC 160 on May 25, 2013, in Las Vegas.

Nurmagomedov won the bout by unanimous decision and used his wrestling throughout all three rounds. He attempted 28 takedowns, converting 21 of them, an extraordinary display of repeated entries, trips and mat returns against a strong opponent.

The performance became an early statement about Nurmagomedov’s distinctive fighting style. Rather than relying on one takedown and prolonged control, he repeatedly returned Trujillo to the canvas, maintained top position and attacked with ground-and-pound and submission threats.

This record is sometimes confused with records for takedowns in a single round, career takedowns or total control time. Those are separate statistical categories. Nurmagomedov also became famous for his undefeated professional record and dominant victories over elite opponents, including Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.