Here's a listing of the changes: Effective defense is no longer a criteria for scoring. This means that defending takedowns or blocking submissions and strikes don't count for anything. Under the new rules, the only advantage that defense brings to the table is that it keeps you from being finished by offense.

Do you get points for takedowns in UFC?

– Takedowns: Awarding points to the athlete who takes his opponent down more times and to greater effect on the ground, or to the one who manages to successfully defend his opponent's takedown attempts.

Are takedowns allowed in UFC?

Today, the rules have changed, and there is a precise list of illegal moves. Although a UFC fight can sometimes look brutal and violent (because of the punches, kicks, elbows, knees, throwdowns, submissions, takedowns, wrestling, etc.), it is still a sport.