The 8 fastest knockouts in UFC history

Modified Aug 20, 2018 12:24 GMT

Duane Ludwig's knockout of Jonathan Goulet remains the fastest in UFC history

#4: Ryan Jimmo vs. Anthony Perosh, UFC 149 – 07/21/2012

Ryan Jimmo erased his dull reputation with a 7-second win over Anthony Perosh

Canadian karate expert Ryan Jimmo was signed by the UFC in 2012 as one of the most promising Light-Heavyweights on the regional scene, with wins over UFC veterans like Marvin Eastman, Wilson Gouveia and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou on his record.

The problem was that ‘The Big Deal’ was hardly known for an exciting fighting style. Of his 16 wins, 8 of them had gone to the judges’ scorecards – and had definitely not been barnburners. His fight with Sokoudjou in particular had been diabolical.

Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more

But in his UFC debut, he decided to bust out something far more spectacular. Aussie veteran Perosh had been knocked out previously, but never quite like this before. He threw a lazy jab at Jimmo, who deftly countered with a right hand – and the Aussie went down and out.

One-follow upshot landed too but it wasn’t really needed. Jimmo celebrated by doing the infamous ‘Robot’ dance, safe in the knowledge that if nothing else, his dull reputation was sure to be shattered after delivering a 7-second knockout in his UFC debut.

About the author

Scott is a veteran MMA writer with over two decades of experience, including his ongoing tenure in Sportskeeda, which began seven years ago. He has written over 3000 pieces for the organization, while also covering football. Before joining Sportskeeda, Scott wrote articles for websites like The Oratory and Inside Pulse MMA.

Scott has a degree in history, which drives his research skills and helps him compile accurate information. His long stint in the field helps Scott provide a clear take on important topics, such as the criticism of promotions regarding fighter pay. While he feels fighters deserve a bigger revenue share, he doesn’t want MMA to suffer with purse-split issues.

Scott’s work has been previously reshared by the former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman. He uses credible sources, such as the UFC’s official website, during the writing process.

His dedication to MMA writing won him the Feature Writer of the Month award for Sportskeeda in November 2021.

Outside of work, Scott likes to go to the gym, walk his dog, and travel.

Know More

Follow One Championship News, Schedule & Results at Sportskeeda.

Edited by Shiven Sachdeva