What's the fastest knockout in UFC history?

Last Modified Apr 5, 2023 14:05 GMT

Over the years, UFC has seen some of the most insane knockouts in mixed martial arts history. Fans consider a fight top-notch when a fighter can finish his opponent in 3 or 5 rounds rather than go for a judge's decision.

Knockout wins, in general, spread the element of excitement and surprise among the audience at ease. And when it comes to fast knockouts, it is more likely for the fight to go viral around the globe.

What's the fastest knockout in UFC history?

UFC 239 Masvidal v Askren
Jorge Masvidal before knocking out Ben Askren at UFC

The fastest knockout in the history of UFC belongs to the welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal (0:05).

'Gamebred' faced Ben Askren on July 6, 2019, and won the fight via a flying knee knockout at 0:05 in the first round. The fight took place for UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States. Masvidal earned a 'Performance of the Night' bonus for his electrifying victory against 'Funky.'

After UFC 239, Masvidal was given a shot at the symbolic 'BMF' title.

Other fastest knockouts in UFC history

Duane Ludwig(0:06) vs. Jonathan Goulet

Duane Ludwig(0:06) holds the second-fastest knockout in UFC history against Jonathan Goulet on January 16, 2006. The fight took place for UFC Fight Night 3 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, United States.

Ludwig won the fight via punch knockout at 0:06 in the first round. He held the fastest knockout record from 2006 to 2019 until Masvidsal knocked-out' Funky.'

Fastest KO in UFC history! Ludwig vs Goulet, January 16, 2006 at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. #DWCOTD http://t.co/nrq57VOQdQ

Todd Duffee(0:07) vs. Tim Hague

At UFC 102, Todd Duffee knocked out Tim Hague at 0:07 in the first round. It is considered to be the third-fastest knockout in UFC history. The fight took place on August 29, 2009, in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Chang Sung Jung(0:07) vs. Mark Hominick

'The Korean Zombie' for his second UFC fight, knocked out Mark Hominick at 0:07 in round one. The fight took place at UFC 140 on December 10, 2011, in Canada.

Ryan Jimmo(0:07) vs. Anthony Perosh

On July 21, 2012, Ryan Jimmo made his UFC debut by knocking out Anthony Perosh in the first round. The fight took place at UFC 149 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

*Last updated on April 5, 2023.

FAQs

Chuck Liddel is the only UFC fighter with a 10-knockout streak in the company's history.
Technical knockout is widely considered better than knockout because TKO takes the opponent to a point where they cannot fight back anymore. In contrast, KO makes the opponent discontinue the fight.
Yes, knockout or technical knockout in MMA refers to the method used for winning over an opponent. 

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