In 1995, the average UFC fight produced 0.69 takedowns. In 2026 it is 2.06. The high is 2.64 in 2010; the low 0.69 in 1995.
| Year | Takedowns / fight | Takedowns | Fights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0.69 | 22 | 32 |
| 1996 | 0.94 | 34 | 36 |
| 1997 | 1.26 | 48 | 38 |
| 1999 | 1.67 | 70 | 42 |
| 2000 | 1.88 | 79 | 42 |
| 2001 | 2.46 | 96 | 39 |
| 2002 | 2.31 | 120 | 52 |
| 2003 | 2.03 | 79 | 39 |
| 2004 | 2.10 | 82 | 39 |
| 2005 | 2.25 | 178 | 79 |
| 2006 | 2.42 | 382 | 158 |
| 2007 | 2.34 | 395 | 169 |
| 2008 | 2.23 | 448 | 201 |
| 2009 | 2.45 | 521 | 213 |
| 2010 | 2.64 | 660 | 250 |
| 2011 | 2.37 | 700 | 295 |
| 2012 | 1.94 | 647 | 333 |
| 2013 | 2.30 | 863 | 376 |
| 2014 | 2.34 | 1,155 | 494 |
| 2015 | 2.17 | 1,009 | 464 |
| 2016 | 2.16 | 1,045 | 483 |
| 2017 | 1.99 | 887 | 446 |
| 2018 | 1.98 | 927 | 469 |
| 2019 | 1.81 | 914 | 506 |
| 2020 | 2.01 | 891 | 444 |
| 2021 | 2.09 | 1,039 | 497 |
| 2022 | 2.17 | 1,097 | 506 |
| 2023 | 1.95 | 981 | 504 |
| 2024 | 2.21 | 1,133 | 513 |
| 2025 | 2.15 | 1,105 | 515 |
| 2026 | 2.06 | 822 | 399 |