10 MMA Fighters You Want To See Knocked Out In 2020
We're not asking for a lot...just for Colby Covington to get what's coming to him.
One of the defining draws of the combat sport known as Mixed Martial Arts has always been the potential for one of the two competitors going at it inside of the cage/ring/Octagon to be knocked senseless when you least expect it.
Running knees, sweetly timed head kicks and monstrous combinations have all claimed their fair share of finishes over the years and you can bet your arse that we'll be treated to a couple more highlight package-worthy KOs in the coming year.
But not every knockout is celebrated equally.
If a plucky up-and-comer is unceremoniously sparked out before they have even had the chance to pick up some much needed momentum or a fan-favourite veteran is pummelled into submission before our very eyes, fans tend to feel sorry for the fallen star and don't want to relish in the brutal finale long after the bout has reached its climax.
However, if you've amassed an all-conquering streak or you're just a bit of a d*ck, don't expect fans to console you when your head finally crashes off the canvas.
2020 looks set to deliver even more heart-stopping action in the world of MMA. If even just a couple of these stars end an event staring up at the lights, it will go down in history as another unforgettable year for the sport.
10. Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold isn't an easily supportable figure.
The guy has it all and a big mouth to go with it.
He's an avid skater, surfer, oh, and he's a professional model.
Those three outside interests - coupled with his obnoxious attitude - have opened the door up for fans to claim that the former UFC and Strikeforce Middleweight champion is too cocky for his own good and doesn't commit enough to their cherished combat sport.
So, when he was shockingly knocked out by Michael Bisping at UFC 199, nobody - including Rockhold himself - was expecting much sympathy to be hurled his way... and it wasn't.
In the wake of that upset, after falling to Yoel Romero for the interim UFC Middleweight Championship and Jan Blachowicz in his Light Heavyweight debut in 2019, fans were again quick to celebrate Rockhold's very public fall from grace. As of this moment there's no news on whether he will appear again in the Light Heavyweight division, go back to his Middleweight stomping grounds in the near future or just retire from the game completely.
If he does end up strapping on a pair of fingerless gloves in 2020, expect the fans in attendance to hope and pray for him to see stars before his fight goes the distance.