The best knockouts in MMA history are the ones that make you say “wow” and “holy crap.” The second one is just as incredible. As you could probably guess from the title of this article, I’m a huge fan of MMA knockout.
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There’s only one fight that ever made me take my eyes off what was going on in the ring: when Anderson Silva knocked out Yushin Okami, UFC 66. That was on top of being my first time seeing a UFC fight live (in person). It was so cool that I immediately wanted to go back and see it again! But that’s not the only historical knockouts in the history of MMA. In this article, we’ll talk about the most epic MMA knockouts. If you’re looking to boost your TikTok followers, consider purchasing TikTok followers to enhance your social presence.
MMA Best Knockouts
Below is a comprehensive list of UFC best knockouts of all time. Let’s check them out!
Royce Gracie vs. Ken Shamrock, UFC 1
The first UFC championship bout was between Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock. It took place at the UFC 1 event in 1993, which was held on November 12th, 1993 at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Royce Gracie won by submission after being choked unconscious with an arm bar submission move called “Kimura.” This win earned him the title of first UFC champion and made him an icon in MMA history.
However, there were some people who felt that this wasn’t fair since Ken had tapped out earlier in their fight by tapping out on his back against the cage wall!
Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami, UFC 66
The UFC 66 Middleweight Championship bout between Anderson Silva and Yushin Okami was a classic. It was the first time that Silva had ever been knocked out in his career, so this fight came as quite a shock to many MMA fans.
This fight lasted 2:15 and was fought at a catchweight of 185lbs (82kg), which is approximately 10% less weight than their normal middleweight bout would have been fought at.
Chuck Liddell vs. Randy Couture, UFC 118
On August 28, 2010, Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture met for a second time in an epic fight at the TD Garden in Boston. The fight was for the UFC light heavyweight title and took place on pay-per-view (PPV).
It was also Liddell’s first title defense since losing it to Forrest Griffin in 2007. Therefore, he was looking forward to gaining back his belt from Couture by finishing him once again. After eight minutes of fighting with no knockouts or submissions happening until round four when Liddell knocked out Couture with a left hook straight onto his chin which knocked him out cold on their feet!
Sean Sherk vs. Wanderlei Silva, WEC 43
Wanderlei Silva is a legend in the sport. He has been there, done that and back again. His career has been marked by knockout wins over Fedor Emelianenko and Chuck Liddell to name a few.
This was one of those moments where you have to wonder why it took so long for this fight to happen when both fighters are at the top of their game. It’s also worth mentioning that Silva announced his retirement from MMA last year but decided he wanted another shot at Sherk after being promised an opponent from the UFC…
Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar, UFC 156
Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar, UFC 156. UFC 156 is one of the most epic MMA knockouts in history and it all began with this 5-round title fight between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar. The two fighters used their jiu-jitsu skills to outclass each other before moving into striking exchanges with both men landing heavy punches and kicks on each other’s heads and bodies as they continued to exchange blows throughout the first round.
Edgar started off strong in this fight by taking down Jose Aldo multiple times but couldn’t secure any submission victories thanks to his opponent’s defensive abilities (which were phenomenal). By round 2, things had calmed down quite a bit but still remained competitive between both fighters who were determined not let their opponent slip away from them again after losing their previous encounter at UFC 142 where he knocked out Urijah Faber via TKO due to cuts caused by elbows thrown during that bout too! At 4:17 mark you can see me screaming “OH MY GOD” because I love watching these guys fight so much…
Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva, UFC 142
In the main event of UFC 142, Antonio Silva faced Cain Velasquez in a heavyweight bout. The fight was scheduled for five rounds and it took place on January 14, 2012 at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
This fight broke the record for most strikes thrown by a fighter at one time (67), but it also had many other memorable moments including many brutal knockouts. In fact, this was one of those fights where two guys just go back and forth throwing punches as hard as they can until one gets knocked out!
Benson Henderson vs Michael Chandler III, TUF 25 Finale
Benson Henderson vs Michael Chandler III, TUF 25 Finale. May 28th, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. Lightweight Championship. This is one of the most epic knockouts in MMA history! It was an all-out brawl from start to finish and it doesn’t have any punches pulled on either side of this fight between Benson Henderson and Michael Chandler III (the winner would become the new UFC lightweight champion).
Both fighters threw everything they had at each other for four rounds before finally collapsing onto their backs after delivering a last-ditch attack that ended with someone being knocked out cold! This knockout was so brutal that it made people wonder if there was anything left inside them after getting hit by such force. Fortunately for them, there weren’t any lasting effects from being hit like that.
Why is MMA a Popular Sport?
Let’s take a look at why MMA is a very popular sport.
It’s a full contact sport.
MMA is a full contact sport. This means that all parts of the body are allowed to be hit and there are no protective gear like gloves or headgear. The only thing that separates you from your opponent is your ability to land punches, kicks and knees on them.
Injuries can occur during MMA but they’re rare compared to other contact sports like football or ice hockey because fighters train specifically for self-defense skills as well as combat techniques in order to win fights by knockout or submission (chokehold).
There’s no cap on the number of fights.
The number of fights in MMA is unlimited. There are no restrictions on how many times a fighter may fight or when they can retire, so fighters have the ability to compete at any time, with no cap on their careers.
There are also several different weight classes in which you can compete in MMA; if you’re 5’9″, for example, you can fight as a lightweight or welterweight (heavyweight). You may even be able to choose between two different weight classes!
It’s relatively safe considering the level of competition.
MMA is a relatively safe sport, considering the level of competition. The fighters are well-trained and wear protective gear, so they can withstand punches and kicks without getting seriously injured. There are also rules in place that prevent serious injuries from happening by requiring fighters to wear headgear, mouth guards, groin protectors or other types of body protection during fights (aside from gloves). Additionally, medical professionals are on site at every event to treat any injuries that occur during bouts.
The fighters are very well-known and respected, even outside of the ring.
One of the most popular aspects of MMA is that many of its fighters are well-known celebrities. The sport has given us some of the most recognizable names in sports, including Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey. Many people know these fighters because they’re on TV or they’ve appeared in other media–but when you look at their careers as athletes, it’s clear that they’ve proven their talents on the mat rather than onscreen.
The same goes for other athletes who have made a name for themselves outside of fighting: Brock Lesnar was a pro wrestler before he began competing in mixed martial arts; Georges St-Pierre won two world championships before transitioning into boxing; Jon Jones won four titles in two different weight classes before retiring from mixed martial arts after losing his last fight (to Daniel Cormier). These examples show us how dedicated these fighters are to improving themselves even if it means leaving behind lucrative careers outside professional combat sports such as wrestling or boxing.
Conclusion
We hope this list has helped you discover some new MMA knockouts to add to your collection. If you’ve already seen any of these fights and want more, we highly recommend searching out UFC Fight Pass or watching Viva La Lucha on AXS TV.