Ranking the best UFC Knockouts

#5 Gary Goodridge vs. Paul Herrera

Gary Goodridge pulled off the iconic elbow KO from the crucifix position at UFC 8

Well, no surprises here! The MMA history books proudly present this iconic KO to us, and no matter how barbaric it may seem at first glance, the technique behind the knockout is indeed praiseworthy.

Gary Goodridge and his team were well aware of Herrera religiously drilling the fireman's carry takedown technique prior to their fight at UFC 8. Now, while Goodridge's strategy involved a counter to the takedown and an ensuing submission (the wrist lock), plans changed in the heat of the moment.

As expected, Herrera attempted a fireman's carry, and Goodridge countered--with the latter eventually acquiring the crucifix position. Goodridge had his foe trapped in the crucifix, and began raining down elbows with malicious intent.

The first couple of elbows to Herrera's dome had him out cold, however, Goodridge continued delivering additional elbow strikes in quick succession, before the referee mercifully rescued Herrera.