Whether it's a 90th minute penalty or a buzzer beating three-pointer, every sport has those blockbuster flashes of brilliances, those hair raising events that mark a moment in history, but few compare to a devastating knockout in the cage. Maybe it's our animalistic origins, for some reason fighting is relatable in every corner of the globe, humans just get it, and it doesn't get much bigger than the UFC. Founded in 1993, the holy grail of MMA organisations has showcased the best fighters from around the world since its humble beginning. Hundreds of Ultimate Fighters have come and gone, and of course, there can only be one winner, but in what is without a doubt the most unpredictable sport known to man, some people still lean towards certain fighters as the so called favourites. However, time and time again history has proven that nothing is a foregone conclusion in mixed martial arts, which is probably why it makes it that much more captivating. A handful of the competitors are known by fans for a single technique, be it the explosive punching power of a Dan Henderson or a Roy Nelson, or the world class submission skills of Demian Maia. Either way, a fighter writes their own legacy one way or another, but what better way to do so than to upset the odds? To overcome the doubters and shock the world with a vicious knockout. With that in mind, it's time to take a look at our list of the UFC's 10 Most Jaw-Dropping Knockouts No One Saw Coming.
Connor is a Sports Journalism student at Staffordshire University. He is an accredited MMA journalist, covering events such as BAMMA. He also writes for KingdomMMA.co.uk and he presents a radio show for One Media Group called Sports Talk Live.
