Today in MMA history, Khabib Nurmagomedov sets takedown mark at UFC 160
Khabib Nurmagomedov set a remarkable takedown record during his fight at UFC 160. He achieved 21 takedowns in a single three-round match against Abel Trujillo, a feat that remains unmatched. Despite his dominance, Nurmagomedov does not rank in the top 10 for career takedowns in UFC history.
- ▪Khabib Nurmagomedov retired with a perfect 29-0 record, including 13 wins in the UFC.
- ▪He recorded a total of 52 takedowns across his UFC fights, averaging four per match.
- ▪Nurmagomedov's 21 takedowns in one fight at UFC 160 set a record that has yet to be broken.
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