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UFC fans love to watch explosive fighters competing inside the octagon. Which athletes can be considered explosive? For this list, it will be any fighter who can produce explosive moments inside the cage through a variety of skills including agility, power, craftiness, and the ability to finish.
People with these special attributes often create moments of magic inside the octagon, sending packed crowds in attendance into a frenzy. While their gung-ho style of fighting might not win them every contest, fans always enjoy watching explosive fighters putting on a show inside the octagon.
On that note, here are the five most explosive fighters in the UFC today.
#5. Jiri Prochazka - UFC light heavyweight
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Light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka is one of the most entertaining fighters in the UFC today, and he's just two fights old in the promotion. The Czech has an outlandish hairdo, a unique personality, and is a deceptively crafty knockout artist inside the octagon. UFC president Dana White must love Prochazka because he is a promoter's dream.
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Undefeated in his last 12 fights, Prochazka has two knockouts in as many bouts in the UFC. In his last fight, 'Denisa' knocked Dominick Reyes out cold with a spinning back elbow in the second round. The finish was special and brutal, and also only the third spinning back elbow KO in UFC history.
Thanks to his explosive fighting style, Jiri Prochazka is now rightfully the next title contender after just two fights in the UFC.
"All the time in the organization of the UFC, I said that my main goal is the UFC title. Nothing has changed till now. So, I'm keeping my word and nothing has changed for me. And guys, you keep your word too with that 'I don't want to fight with you or I want the fight with you' and then you change your word. Where is the truth? I want to fight for the title. I want the title fastest way," said Jiri Prochazka in a recent video clip.
#4. Michael Chandler - UFC lightweight
You might disagree with Michael Chandler getting a shot at the UFC lightweight title after just one fight, but the former Bellator champ is a treat to watch inside the octagon. The pace with which he pressures his opponents is frantic, to say the least, and very entertaining.
While known for his wrestling skills, Chandler's explosive striking was on full display in both of his fights in the UFC thus far. In his octagon debut, Chandler famously sparked Dan Hooker in the very first round. A vicious left-hand shot shut out the lights on Hooker halfway through the first round. The KO went viral and probably earned him the title shot against Charles Oliveira.
Even in the fight against Oliveira, Chandler got off to a big start. He managed to knock the Brazilian down and almost got the finish. 'Do Bronx' was having a tough time dealing with Chandler's pace, but he showed great heart to grind through the first round before getting the finish in the second.
#3. Islam Makhachev - UFC lightweight
Islam Makhachev is currently a hot property in the UFC lightweight division. On an incredible eight-fight winning streak inside the octagon, Makhachev is touted to become the next lightweight champion down the line. He recently picked up an impressive second-round submission win over Thiago Moises at UFC Vegas 31.
Makhachev is one of the very few fighters who are equally adept at both striking and grappling. His grappling skills are often compared to that of the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, and his striking is visibly more well-rounded and dangerous than Khabib's.
He can knock fighters out cold on the feet and also jump into submissions from various positions during fights. Islam Makhachev already has 12 stoppage victories since turning professional and is expected to deliver more in the coming years.
#2. Kamaru Usman - UFC welterweight
Kamaru Usman is arguably the best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC right now. 'The Nigerian Nightmare' dominates his opponents in every fight, and having improved his striking game noticeably, Usman has become one of the most dangerous fighters to step inside the octagon.
Usman was previously known for his impeccable wrestling chops and explosive energy, which he uses to keep his opponents under constant pressure. Usman's new head coach Trevor Wittman also trains knockout artist Justin Gaethje, and he helped the champ pack fury in his fists.
Usman now has stoppage victories in his last three fights in the UFC. He brutally knocked out the likes of Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal inside the octagon. Usman's KO of Masvidal is one for the highlight reels. Masvidal, known for knocking people out cold, got put to sleep after eating a vicious right hand from Usman.
He also broke Covington's jaw when the pair locked horns in the octagon. That should tell you something about the kind of violence he brings to the cage every time.
#1. Francis Ngannou - UFC heavyweight
Francis Ngannou is the most dangerous man in the UFC right now. 'The Predator' has the famed touch of death in his hands. Ngannou's fights often end in the blink of an eye because if one good punch by the UFC heavyweight champ lands cleanly, it's good night for his opponents.
Ngannou is the most feared knockout artist in the UFC right now. After getting his revenge against Stipe Miocic by knocking him out cold in their rematch, there's no doubt that Ngannou is the most dominant fighter in the division. He has also improved his kicking and grappling game, as was evident from his last fight.
If he continues to perform the same way that he has been, Francis Ngannou will rule the UFC heavyweight division for years to come. When Ngannou brings his A-game, there's always a spectacular and equally devastating KO around the corner.
