UFC's Quickest Knockouts: Record-Breaking Finishes Unveiled
Explore the UFC's fastest finishes in a thrilling video compilation, featuring Jorge Masvidal's record-breaking 5-second knockout of Ben Askren. Witness iconic moments from fighters like Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey in mere seconds.
Setting the Pace with Lightning-Fast Finishes
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has a storied history of jaw-dropping moments, and among the most thrilling are the fastest finishes ever recorded in the Octagon. A recent video compilation from the UFC highlights these blistering encounters, showcasing fighters who ended bouts in mere seconds. At the forefront is Jorge Masvidal's iconic flying knee against Ben Askren at UFC 239, clocking in at just 5 seconds, a record that still stands as the fastest knockout in UFC history.
Top Contenders in the Blink of an Eye
The video rolls through an impressive lineup of rapid finishes, starting with Chan Sung Jung, Ryan Jimmo, and Todd Duffee, each securing 7-second knockouts. At around the 1:13 mark, Chan Sung Jung's explosive performance is highlighted, followed closely by Jimmo and Duffee, demonstrating the sheer unpredictability of MMA. Moving to the 3:24 timestamp, Leon Edwards stuns with an 8-second finish against Seth Baczynski, a testament to precision and power.
Just a second slower, at the 4:29 point, Oleg Taktarov and Gray Maynard each deliver 9-second finishes, showing how quickly a fight can turn. The list continues with Mark Weir at 10 seconds near the 5:29 mark, and a trio of 12-second finishes by Walt Harris, Johny Hendricks, and Rob Emerson around the 6:30 to 7:44 segment of the video. These moments capture the essence of MMA's high stakes and split-second decisions.
Elite Speed from Iconic Fighters
The compilation also features well-known names like Anthony Johnson and Conor McGregor, both achieving 13-second knockouts, spotlighted around the 8:06 and 8:51 marks. McGregor's swift victory over Jose Aldo remains one of the most talked-about moments in UFC history. At the 10:19 point, Ronda Rousey's 14-second finish showcases her dominance in the women's division, while Anthony Perosh and Terry Martin also notch 14-second wins shortly after in the video.
Rounding Out the Rapid Resolutions
As the video progresses past the 11:31 mark, Andrei Arlovski secures a 15-second knockout, a record for title fight speed at the time. Johnny Walker, Jens Pulver, and Dustin Ortiz also join the elite 15-second club, with their highlights shown between the 12:13 and 13:41 timestamps. Each clip underscores the raw intensity and technical skill required to end a fight so swiftly, leaving opponents and fans alike in awe of these lightning-fast conclusions.
