Mateusz Gamrot lands more takedowns, but Arman Tsarukyan does more with them
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Spamming takedown attempts has a somewhat negative connotation. However, it can be a rather effective strategy in the Octagon. The main event of this weekend’s UFC show features two fighters who are not afraid to rack up takedown attempts in their fights. Through his first four UFC fights Mateusz Gamrot has averaged 14.57 takedown attempts per 15 minutes of fight time. The only ranked fighter with more attempts on a 15-minute basis is bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili (16.11). The other half of the main event, Arman Tsarukyan is not far behind with 9.33 attempts per 15, which ranks 10th among the same group.
Mateusz Gamrot lands more takedowns, but Arman Tsarukyan does more with them
Mateusz Gamrot lands more takedowns, but…
Mateusz Gamrot lands more takedowns, but Arman Tsarukyan does more with them
Spamming takedown attempts has a somewhat negative connotation. However, it can be a rather effective strategy in the Octagon. The main event of this weekend’s UFC show features two fighters who are not afraid to rack up takedown attempts in their fights. Through his first four UFC fights Mateusz Gamrot has averaged 14.57 takedown attempts per 15 minutes of fight time. The only ranked fighter with more attempts on a 15-minute basis is bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili (16.11). The other half of the main event, Arman Tsarukyan is not far behind with 9.33 attempts per 15, which ranks 10th among the same group.