UFC 328 sees rare losses despite 8+ takedowns in title fights

At UFC 328, a rare occurrence happened twice: fighters who completed 8 or more takedowns in title fights still lost their bouts. Historically, UFC fighters who land 5+ takedowns in title fights win 81.08% of the time, and those with 7+ takedowns win 83% of the time. Khamzat Chimaev landed 9 takedowns and Tatsuro Taira landed 8 with nearly 11 minutes of control, yet both lost their respective fights. The analysis notes that while elite wrestlers maintain 80% winning odds, total all-around skills remain superior, as wrestling is energy-intensive and highly dependent on health factors and weight cut conditions. The post suggests this demonstrates the importance of universalism in MMA rather than relying solely on one skillset.