Fastest Knockout In UFC History: Known to be the most brutal MMA platform, catch the fastest finishes in UFC of all time that signify the case.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has become a household name for all fighting fans around the globe. Not only because it is a showcase of raw power and aggression, but also because of the unatammed entertainment it features. Although UFC is known for the resilience of its fighters, yet there are many occasions on which one moment of magic has sealed the victory for a victory.
Justifying the case, we are going to take a look at the top 5 fastest finishes.
Fastest Knockout In UFC History
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Ben Askren vs Jorge Masvidal – 5 seconds – UFC 239
The quickest finish in the history of UFC. Not only did Masvidal enter the record books, but the fashion in which he did it was even more applaud worthy. There was endless amount of trash talking that went in the making of this fight.
As the fight started Masvidal was seen with his hands pinned against the walls whereas Askren came towards the former fighter. Just when everyone thought, this is a regular start, Masvidal came charging in to strike a brutal knee onto the head of Ben Askren, making the light go off.
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Todd Duffee vs Tim Hague – 7 seconds – UFC 102
Both these fighters were known to be fearless strikers and were significantly good while attacking. Duffee had already created a huge buzz since his debut in 2009, yet Hague never believed that Duffee was capable enough to beta him.
As the fight started and some of the spectators were taking their seat, the bell sounded the end of the match. Courtesy to Duffee’s stiff right jab that knocked out Hague in an instant.
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Ryan Jimmo vs Anthony Perosh – 7 seconds – UFC 149
When Jimmo signed a deal with UFC in 2012,many speculated him to be an average fighter as most of his big wins in professional MMA career was via decision. However when he faced veteran Perosh, it was all about to chance.
Going into his debut fight at the Scotiabank Venue in Canada, Jimmo knocked out Perosh in just 7 seconds to signify his fierce strength.
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Chang Sung Jung vs Mark Hominick – 7 seconds- UFC 140
Chang Sung Jung is known as the ‘Korean Zombie’ with his ability to strike brutal jabs and hooks. While Hominick back in the day was also a heavy name in the UFC roster. As these two squared off at UFC 140, the betting odds favored Hominick as he was never knocked out by strikes.
As the fight started, Hominick committed a blunder by approaching the right hand of Sung Jung who did not wait a second in landing it in the first opportunity. Before anyone could know, the fight ended in Chung Sung Jung winning via TKO in just 7 seconds.
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Leon Edwards vs Seth Baczynski – 8 seconds – UFC Fight Night 64
This win was Leon Edwards’ first in UFC. Making his debut before this one, Edwards had lost his fight to Claudio Silva. While Baczynski had a decent form going. Prior to the fight the latter seemed like the favorite without any hassle.
But as the fight started, not so surprisingly Baczynski starting swinging his jabs but kept missing while it took Edwards just one jab to send his opponent to the floor, while he ensured the fight was over by landing continuous blows on the ground.