5 best bounce-back title performances in UFC history

UFC 262: Charles Oliveira (right) vs. Michael Chandler (left).
UFC 262: Charles Oliveira (right) vs. Michael Chandler (left).

#4. Miesha Tate vs. Holly Holm at UFC 196

Less than four months after dethroning Ronda Rousey with a stunning knockout, Holly Holm squared off against Miesha Tate at UFC 196 for her first title defense. The night, however, belonged to 'Cupcake' who would stun the MGM Garden Arena by submitting Holm in the final round of the fight.

'The Preacher's Daughter' started well, peppering Tate with strikes. Apart from the second round, where 'Cupcake' outlanded her 11-1 in significant strikes on target, the fight seemed in Holm's favor. According to official stats, she outstruck 'Cupcake' 59-40 in significant strikes on target.

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With the fight arguably slipping out of her hands, Tate decided to go all-in in the final round. She latched on to Holm's back and slid her arm under her chin. In a desperate attempt to free herself, Holm made a mistake that cost her the fight. She front flipped to the ground, giving 'Cupcake' the opening she needed for a submission moves. She went for a rear-naked choke, rendering 'The Preacher's Daughter' unconscious.


#3. Frank Trigg vs. Matt Hughes at UFC 52

This UFC Welterweight Title bout features among UFC president Dana Whifavoritesime favorites. And rightly so. It was fierce, intense and explosive.

Both fighters made their intentions clear as they went at each other from the opening bell. Less than a minute into the fight, Trigg hit Hughes in the groin with a knee. However, much to Hughes' dismay, referee Mario Yamasaki didn't call for a timeout.

Capitalizing on this, 'Twinkle Toes' knocked the welterweight champion down and struck him again and again. As Hughes struggled on the ground, Trigg got his back and went for a rear-naked choke. But miraculously, Hughes survived.

In an epic reversal of fortunes, the UFC Hall of Famer picked up Trigg using a double underhook and ran across the cage before slamming him down to the mat.

With Trigg on the ground, Hughes pounded him with heavy blows. Sensing an opening, the two-time welterweight champion latched onto his opponent's back and submitted him with a rear-naked choke.

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