Issue 175
January 2019
In recognition of Yair Rodriguez’s emphatic and unconventional KO of Chan Sung Jung at UFC Fight Night 139, we look back at some of MMA’s craziest finishes through the ages
Anderson Silva Vs Vitor Belfort
The front kick of Silva that knocked out Belfort at UFC 126 has become synonymous as one of the craziest finishes of all time. The simplicity of the move and the dramatic impact it made on lives in the branding of Anderson Silva and gym in LA.
Quinton Jackson Vs Ricardo Arona
In 2004 in Pride Critical Countdown, Arona and Jackson fought in a stylistic match between submission fighter and striker. However, it was the huge slam from Jackson, thudding Arona off the canvas and knocking him out that will be remembered forever.
Jose Torres Vs Jarred Brooks
Jarred Brooks arguably has one of the craziest finishes of all time, namely because he knocked himself out whilst trying to slam opponent Jose Torres at UFC Utica. Torres was respectful in interviews afterwards but Brooks wasn’t with crazy social posts which made amusing reading.
Matt Hughes Vs Carlos Newton
At UFC 34 in 2001, Hughes used his strength to pick up Newton and pin him against the cage. Whilst passing out from the choke, both fighters fell to the ground slamming Newton and knocking him out. It was Hughes who was first to rise and be declared the winner.
Dan Henderson Vs Michael Bisping
Promotion of this fight was at fever pitch as Bisping used his mental warfare to full effect. Henderson stayed calm throughout the process but unleashed his fury in the fight, not happy with only the KO, so followed up on his unconscious opponent with a flying blow.
Scott Smith Vs Pete Sell
Scott Smith was in serious trouble after a brutal bodyshot from Pete Sell in the Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale. However, whilst in the jaws of defeat Smith threw one last shot that landed and knocked out Sell to take the win in impressive fashion.
Shaun Parker Vs Tyler Bryan
The fight was still within the first 10 secs in this Legacy Fighting Championship 25 bout when both fighters connected, knocking each other out at exactly the same time. What was even crazier was the celebration of the referee at the aftermath of the event!
Mike Russow Vs Todd Duffee
Todd Duffee dominated the majority of this fight against opponent Mark Russow at UFC 114. That is before a somewhat overwhelmed Russow landed a huge overhand right that felled the giant Duffee like a tree, creating one of the biggest turn arounds in a fight ever.
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