5 biggest women's knockouts in UFC history

#2. Holly Holm vs. Ronda Rousey - UFC 193

UFC 193: Ronda Rousey vs, Holly Holm

Holly Holm’s win over Ronda Rousey is still considered by many as one of the most shocking knockouts in UFC history. It was a milestone event for the promotion as it headlined the promotion’s first stadium event in Australia. 56,214 fans packed Marvel Stadium (formerly Etihad Stadium) in Melbourne, Australia to witness the promotion's biggest female star.

‘Rowdy’ was a heavy favorite for her bout with Holm. It seemed like she had an aura of invincibility following her dominance of the women’s bantamweight division. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ put an end to that in spectacular fashion by essentially exposing Rousey’s striking.

Holm was clearly a superior striker and put that on full display as she landed a flurry of strikes. She ended ‘Rowdy’s' reign in the second round, after dropping her with a head kick and following up with ground strikes.

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#1. Amanda Nunes vs. Cris Cyborg – UFC 232

Amanda Nunes’ knockout win over Cris Cyborg was one of the most significant in UFC history. It was a champion vs. champion bout that saw ‘Lioness’ move up to 145lbs in an attempt to become a two-division champion.

For years, Cyborg was a feared striker and an unstoppable force in the featherweight division. She was on a 20-fight winning streak and hadn’t lost a bout in 13 years. The bout was a slugfest from the opening bell, with both wasting little time going after one another. It was clear their intent was to go for the early knockout as they swung haymakers.

Nunes dropped her rival with an overhand right and followed up with a knockout blow when Cyborg got back to her feet. The crowd erupted as ‘Lioness’ etched her name in the history books and became the top pound-for-pound female fighter in MMA.