5 lighter weight UFC fighters with one-punch knockout power

#2. Giga Chikadze (UFC featherweight)

Giga Chikadze is the UFC's latest featherweight sensation to rapidly climb the rankings. The Georgian fighter is known for his famous 'Giga kick,' which can knock the daylight out of his rivals.

Those kicks tho!? 😳@Giga_Chikadze coming into #UFCVegas25 on 5 fight hot streak! pic.twitter.com/MzXXdryMnR

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Trained in karate since childhood, Giga Chikadze ventured into kickboxing as he grew up. The Georgian has been famous as a KO artist since his kickboxing days, amassing a 38-6 professional record, including 22 knockouts. Chikadze joined Kings MMA in 2015 and went on a five-fight first-round KO streak after an initial setback.

Giga Chikadze now holds a 14-2 professional record with nine KO/TKO finishes. The Georgian recently secured a TKO victory over ace striker Edson Barboza in his first UFC main event. Before that, Chikadze had knocked out veteran Cub Swanson with his signature 'Giga kick.'

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#1. Michael Chandler (UFC lightweight)

Michael Chandler stands out as a one-punch knockout artist in one of the most stacked UFC divisions. The former three-time Bellator lightweight champion made his UFC debut against Dan Hooker in the co-main event at UFC 257.

In a bonus-winning performance, Chandler knocked Hooker out cold with a single left hand at 02:30 of the opening round. A former NCAA wrestler, Chandler possesses explosive power in his hands. This has manifested in several highlight-reel knockout victories. Out of his 22 career wins, Chandler has finished ten via KO/TKO and another seven via submission.

In his last outing, Michael Chandler lost in a championship bout against current UFC lightweight titleholder Charles Oliveira.