Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is an Australian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the UFC. He has a record of 26 wins and 3 losses. Known for his knockout power, Volkanovski has 13 wins by KO/TKO, showcasing his striking abilities. He is also skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with 3 wins by submission. Volkanovski has achieved significant success in the UFC, including holding the Featherweight Championship and successfully defending it multiple times.
Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone, also known as “Cowboy,” is an American retired mixed martial artist, actor, and former professional kickboxer. He competed in the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was known and respected by fans for his willingness to fight any time, having completed 38 fights in his 11-year UFC tenure. Cerrone was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July 2023. He has a background in kickboxing, boxing, and Muay Thai, and is considered one of the best Muay Thai fighters in MMA today. Cerrone has a variety of signature moves, including his head kick, leg kicks, and triangle choke. He has knockout power and has won several Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses throughout his career.
Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping, a retired British mixed martial artist, had a remarkable career in the UFC. He is the only fighter in UFC history to win “The Ultimate Fighter,” a UFC championship, and make a successful title defense. Bisping’s achievements and records include the most significant strikes in UFC history, the fourth most total strikes, and the most leg kicks in middleweight division history. He has also recorded 20 victories in UFC competition, tying him with Georges St-Pierre and Donald Cerrone for the most wins. Bisping is known for his high work rate, landing 1,567 significant strikes in UFC competition, and his total fight time of 5:15:15 in UFC middleweight competition is the most in divisional history. Bisping’s signature moves and skills were characterized by his effective striking, particularly his significant strikes and leg kicks. He was also known for his durability and cardio, as evidenced by his high work rate and extensive cage time. Bisping’s knockout power was not his primary attribute, but he was a well-rounded fighter with a strong skill set in striking and grappling.
Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou is a Cameroonian professional mixed martial artist and former professional boxer who has achieved numerous accomplishments in his UFC career.
He has achieved many remarkable feats, such as winning the 2017 Knockout of the Year from Bleacher Report and ESPN for his win over Alistair Overeem, holding the world record for the hardest measured punching power in UFC history, receiving the Performance of the Night bonus six times in the UFC, becoming the first Cameroon-born UFC Heavyweight Champion, and successfully defending his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270.
Ngannou’s signature moves and skills are centered around his striking abilities, particularly his boxing and Muay Thai. He is known for his raw strength and power, which allowed him to achieve 11 of his 12 knockouts in the first round. His striking is so powerful that he has been compared to a “predator” in the octagon.
In terms of knockout power, Ngannou has the hardest measured punching power in UFC history, supposedly equivalent to 96 horsepower. His victories over well-established fighters by way of KO are impressive, and he has astonishingly scored 11 of his 12 knockouts in the first round.
Junior dos Santos
Junior dos Santos is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC. He had a successful career with notable achievements, including winning the UFC Heavyweight Championship and holding the record for the longest winning streak in the heavyweight division. Dos Santos’ signature moves and skills were characterized by his boxing and knockout power, with 15 of his 21 career wins coming by way of knockout. He was also known for his footwork and movement, which allowed him to avoid his opponent’s strikes and land his own.
He became the UFC Heavyweight Champion in November 2011 by defeating Cain Velasquez and defended his title against Frank Mir in May 2012. He also holds the record for the longest winning streak in the UFC heavyweight division with nine wins in a row and has won six bonuses for Knockout of the Night and Fight of the Night. He retired with a record of 21 wins and 10 losses in professional MMA.
Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell, also known as “The Iceman,” is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC. He had a successful career with notable achievements, including winning the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship and holding the record for the most knockouts in UFC Light Heavyweight history. Liddell’s signature moves and skills were characterized by his knockout power, particularly his “Liddell Blitz” combination of punches and kicks, which often led to knockout victories. He was also known for his wrestling background and takedown defense.
He won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in April 2005 by defeating Randy Couture, and defended his title four times. He also holds the record for the most knockouts in UFC Light Heavyweight history with 10, and has won four bonuses for Fight of the Night and Knockout of the Night. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2009.
Thiago Santos
Thiago Santos is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He had a successful career in the UFC, where he fought in three different weight classes and held a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a green rope in Capoeira. He won the Fight of the Night bonus in his UFC debut against Chad Laprise at UFC 185 in February 2018, and the Performance of the Night bonus in his fight against Jimi Manuwa at UFC 239 in February 2020. He also defeated top-ranked fighters such as Jack Herms, Glover Teixiera, and Aleksandar Volkanovic during his UFC tenure. His UFC record was 13 wins and 2 losses, with 7 wins by knockout or TKO and 2 by decision. His only losses were by decision, to Jan Blachowicz in a title fight and to Aleksandar Volkanovic.
Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC.
He was a formidable striker with exceptional knockout power in his UFC career, where he fought in the Light Heavyweight and Welterweight divisions. He holds the record for the most knockouts in UFC Light Heavyweight history with 10 and has won several bonuses for Performance of the Night and Knockout of the Night. He retired with a record of 22 wins and 6 losses in professional MMA and was known for his signature “Rumble” punch, a powerful overhand right that often led to knockout victories.
Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, holding the record for the longest title reign in UFC history with 16 consecutive wins and 10 title defenses as the UFC Middleweight Champion.
He also won several bonuses for Fight of the Night, Knockout of the Night, and Performance of the Night in the UFC.
He retired with a record of 34 wins and 11 losses in professional MMA, and was known for his signature moves such as the “spinning back kick” and “elbow strikes”.
He had a high level of striking ability, especially in Muay Thai and boxing, and was a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His UFC record was 18 wins, 10 losses, and 1 no contest, with 14 wins by knockout or TKO and 2 by submission. His losses were mostly by decision, knockout, or submission.
Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier is a former interim UFC Lightweight Champion and one of the most successful fighters in UFC history, holding the record for the most wins (24) and tying for the most Fight of the Night bonuses (8).
He has defeated notable fighters such as Max Holloway, Conor McGregor twice, Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, and Eddie Alvarez.
He is known for his striking skills and his signature D’Arce choke, which he has used to finish several opponents.
He has a total of 8 UFC knockouts, and he has won both of his UFC title fights by knockout.
He started his UFC career in the featherweight division and later moved up to the lightweight division, where he has had great success.
He is a well-rounded fighter with a strong striking game and solid grappling skills.
Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is a Brazilian professional boxer and retired mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC in the Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, and Middleweight divisions. He has a UFC record of 15-10-0 with 1 no contest, and he is the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament Champion and the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He also held the Cage Rage World Light Heavyweight Championship. He is known for his exceptional knockout power, which earned him the nickname “The Phenom”. He is tied for fifth for the most finishes in UFC history with 14, and he has 12 knockouts in the UFC. He was born and raised in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and he started training in boxing at the age of 12 under Claudio Coelho. He later studied Brazilian jiu-jitsu with Carlson Gracie, who gave him his black belt. He also has a black belt in Judo and a purple belt in Shotokan Karate. His fighting style includes Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He made his MMA debut at the age of 19 on October 11, 1996, and defeated Jon Hess by KO in the first round. He won three more consecutive fights by stoppage after his debut. He competed in the UFC, where he became the youngest fighter to score a victory inside the octagon at age 19, by winning the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament. He also competed for MMA promotions Pride FC, Strikeforce, Affliction, and Cage Rage. His MMA career spanned more than 21 years, from 1996 to 2018.
Matt Brown
Matt Brown is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the UFC, and he has been a professional competitor since 2004. He has a UFC record of 26 wins and 19 losses, and he holds the joint highest knockouts in the UFC with 13. He also has the most fights and finishes in UFC welterweight history with 30 and 15, respectively. He was a contestant on the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter television series, and he won the ISCF East Coast Welterweight Championship in 2007. He was born and raised in Jamestown, Ohio, and he turned to martial arts as a way out of a troubled past that included struggles with drugs and alcohol. He started his MMA interest by practicing various submission holds that he had seen on VHS tapes. He is known for his knockout power and has achieved many of his victories through knockouts. He made his professional MMA debut in 2005, and he has been active in the UFC since then, competing in numerous fights and achieving significant victories. His career has been marked by his resilience and knockout power, earning him the nickname “The Immortal”. He is a skilled mixed martial artist with a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and his fighting style is characterized by powerful strikes and effective takedowns. He also has a striking accuracy of 55% and a takedown accuracy of 46%.
Derrick Lewis
Derrick Lewis, also known as “The Black Beast”, is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
He was born on February 7, 1985, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is the second oldest of seven siblings.
Lewis started his MMA career in 2009 and turned professional in 2010.
In terms of his UFC records, Lewis holds the record for the highest number of knockouts in UFC history with a staggering 14 knockouts. His overall MMA record stands at 27 wins, 12 losses, and 0 draws, with 22 of those wins being by knockout.
Lewis’s achievements include holding the record for most knockouts in UFC history and being the most prolific KO artist in UFC history.
He has also won the Performance of the Night award five times and was the Heavyweight Champion for the Legacy Fighting Championship.
As for his skills, Lewis is known for his knockout power and is often underestimated for his skills and tactics.
His career statistics include a significant striking accuracy of 50%, a takedown accuracy of 26%, and a takedown defense of 53%.
His signature moves are not explicitly mentioned, but he is known for his knockout power and has been described as having “legitimate one-punch knockout power, meaning he can finish the fight at any point”. His finishes range from quick, devastating blows to brutal ground-and-pound stoppages.
