The Most Memorable UFC Fight Night Moments
Mixed martial arts competition, particularly the UFC, has given fans many jaw-dropping moments since it began. Although PPV events attract more people, the UFC Fight Night events have provided some of the greatest and most exciting moments in the UFC. These events, which are usually open to the viewers for free, help to reveal new talents, give the experienced fighters a chance to impress, and occasionally give the audience certain fights that will be remembered for years. This article gives an insight into the best UFC fight night, including the fights, knockouts, and other emotional moments that can be easily remembered. The Rise of Conor McGregor: This fight was part of the UFC Fight Night 46 event.From the event that happened on July 19, 2014, during the UFC Fight Night 46 held in Dublin, Ireland, Conor McGregor was on the path to stardom. When McGregor fought Diego Brandão, he knocked him out in the first round, with the home town fans loving it. This match was significant not only for McGregor but also for the UFC due to its attempt to break into Europe. McGregor had confidence, charm, and sheer fighter spirit in him, and it was this night that he started rising to fame in the MMA organization. The Legendary War: Dan Henderson vs. Shogun Rua 2The event, UFC Fight Night 38, on March 23, 2014, was a rematch between Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, who fought for the first time in UFC 139. The bout was, as was expected, another brutal, back-and-forth war. Henderson, after receiving two knockdowns, was able to regain his footing to knockout his opponent in round 3. The bout proved the champions’ will, desire, and pain threshold, making them two of the greatest MVPs in the history of MMA. Yair Rodríguez’s Last-Second Knockout: UFC Fight Night 139The following are some of the shocking knockouts in the history of the UFC: One of the most stunning knockouts in UFC history was on November 10, 2018 in UFC Fight Night 139. A featherweight bout was between Yair Rodríguez and Chan Sung Jung, who is also famously known as “The Korean Zombie.” In the last second of the fifth round, Rodríguez connected with an upward elbow to the head that put Jung out of her misery. The amazing ending of the fight made Rodríguez receive Performance of the Night as well as Fight of the Night bonuses, and it is considered one of the most memorable finishes in the history of UFC fights. Holly Holm’s Head Kick KO: UFC Fight Night 111Bethe Correia vs. Holly Holm was good when Holly Holm knocked out Correia in the third round at UFC Fight Night 111 on June 17, 2017. Melissa Holm knocked out Bethe Correia with a head kick and a punch in the third round of the fight. The win was a much-needed bounceback for Holm, who was on a three-fight losing streak, and the fight reminded MMA fans of her striking abilities. The Bisping vs. Silva Showdown: This Fight Night 84At the UFC Fight Night 84 event, which took place on February 27, 2016, Michael Bisping was paired with former middleweight champion Anderson Silva. The bout was most expected due to Silva’s status as one of the best fighters in the history of MMA and Bisping, who has been a top contender for a long time. The fight was close, and after Bisping was dropped by a low blow and a flying knee from Silva, he was able to come back to get the unanimous decision. The win was a significant one for Bisping, which later earned him a title shot and the championship in the same year. The Arrival of Justin Gaethje: UFC Fight Night 117The professional mixed martial artist Justin Gaethje joined the UFC on July 7, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 117, where he fought against Michael Johnson. Gaethje, who had his back against the wall and is characterized by his high octane striking and unrelenting pace, had the audience on the edge of their seats. Though Gaethje took a lot of punishment and was on the brink of getting knocked out, he emerged victorious via second-round TKO. The bout got the Fight of the Night bonus, and people began to recognize Gaethje as one of the most entertaining fighters in the lightweight category. Frankie Edgar’s Resurgence: The Event UFC Fight Night 57The second match between Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson took place on November 22, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 57. Swanson was outclassed throughout the fight by Edgar, who is a former lightweight champion, displaying a very good ground game and striking ability. Further, in the fifth round, Edgar managed to win by submission through neck cranking, which proved that he was relentless in his pace and cardio. The victory was a careful move towards the achievement of the second featherweight title by Edgar, which also proved that he was one of the best fighters in the UFC. Darren Till’s Breakthrough: UFC Fight Night: GdanskDarren Till scored a victory over the contender in the welterweight division on the October 21, 2017 UFC Fight Night 118 held in Gdańsk, Poland. Opposite veteran Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, Till was at his best and was able to knock Cerrone down with strikes in the first round. The win placed Till in the limelight, and he received a Performance of the Night bonus and was slated for more big-name fights in the weight class. Matt Brown’s Vicious Knockout: UFC Fight Night 40Matt Brown fought Erick Silva on May 10, 2014, in UFC Fight Night 40, and this fight was one of the best of the year. Silva began the fight with the early advantage: he nearly knocked out Brown with a body kick; however, Brown proved to be quite a tough nut to crack. He did that and flipped the tables on Silva, applying pressure and striking his opponent. Brown was able to get the TKO victory in the third round, earning him the Fight
Top 10 Greatest Fights in UFC History
In this article, we explore the extent to which MMA has transformed over a period of time and how the UFC has played an instrumental role in this process. As time progresses, the UFC is delivering some of the most entertaining, dramatic, and even brilliant displays of combat sports’ art. These fights are many times appreciated for the spectacular moments, for the guts and skills shown, and at times for historical moments. And here are ten of what many consider to be the most epic UFC fights so far, a list that is arranged randomly. The fight that is often claimed to have saved the UFC, Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar’s fight in the UFC Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale, is one of the classic bouts in the sport. This fight occurred on April 9, 2005, and marked the end of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality television series developed to build up the UFC. Griffin and Bonnar gave fans a true example of a warrior’s spirit; both fighters were involved in a tireless three-round battle that stiffened the audience. Such a competitive battle and up for a great show, both fighters were signed by the UFC, which contributed much to the UFC’s beginning to take its path into America’s mainstream sports. Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald fought for the second time at UFC 189 on July 11, 2015. The fight was arguably one of the great MMA wars in the history of the sport. The match showcased both the strength and durability of the two fighters as the rounds progressed, each featuring more aggressive attacks. After some hard and immense strikes, Lawler managed to knockout both himself and Johnson and finally secure a fifth-round TKO. This fight is famous for its spectacular level of violence and for the true champions’ spirit manifested by the participants. Jon Jones was the kingpin UFC Light Heavyweight Champion when he squared up against Alexander Gustafsson in the main event of UFC 165 on September 21, 2013. Gustafsson was not believed to stand a chance against the fighter Jones after the opponent looked almost unstoppable. This was again a closely contested fight where both fighters really took the heat, with Gustafsson even managing to take Jones down for the first time in the UFC. Jones defended his light heavyweight championship by defeating Davis via unanimous decision, but this fight is considered among the best light heavyweight fights in history. People had finally been able to see the bout, which was a fantasy matchup between two of the most prominent strikers in the history of the sport, Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva. When they met the last time in the cage at the event, which was held on December 29, 2007 under UFC 79, they did not let the fans down. And that was not the case as two men put the pedal hard on the floor and started really laying into each other as fans cheered them on. This fight was a great one, as Liddell won the fight by unanimous decision but was remembered by many for the stand-up structure, the heart of both fighters, the strike feints, and the hard competition. Conor McGregor, who lost to Nate Diaz in their previous bout, was eager to get a win back at Nate. The second bout was held at UFC 202 on August 20, 2016, and the fight duly delivered on what was expected of them. McGregor, who had power punches and kicks throughout the fight, knocked Diaz on the floor several times, and Diaz impressed with his endurance and cardio. The fight was fully contested for five rounds, and the conclusion was a majority decision in favor of McGregor. Also, the fight is regarded for its very intense moments, and fans appreciated the fight with a lot of actions and great courage shown by both fighters. UFC Middleweight Championship: Anderson Silva (C) vs. Chael Sonnen On August 7, 2010 at UFC 117. Sonnen controlled Silva for four and a half rounds, keeping the champion on the ground with his wrestling prowess. However, in one of the most dramatic comebacks in UFC history, Silva was able to pull off a triangle armbar submission with 1:23 minutes left to the fight, thus retaining his title. This bout was marked by a turn of the tables and a ton of determination that was demonstrated by Silva. The light heavyweight thrilling bout between Dan Henderson and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua took place at UFC 139 on November 19, 2011. The fight was an all-out fight in five rounds that really had both men beating one another remorselessly while both men were also taking big shots. The first part of the fight favored Henderson; Rua later regained his footing and stood as a better fighter in the late rounds, hence the fight was fairly balanced. Henderson was victorious by unanimous decision; however, the fight is widely regarded as one of the greatest light heavyweight bouts in the organization’s history, largely thanks to the dynamism and grappling sequences. The rematch between the two stars, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard, happened in the UFC 125 event on January 1, 2011. Maynard nearly knocked Edgar out in the first round and sent him down to the canvas several times. But Edgar did not surrender and gave the true meaning of heart and tenacity of a warrior, absorbing all the damage and coming back strongly in the later rounds. This fight concluded with a split draw but would be most notable for the instructive display of the combatant’s ability to stand in the pocket while absorbing considerable punishment and the ebb and flow of the fight. Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Weili Zhang competed in a UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship match on March 7, 2020, in UFC 248. The described fight was a five-round battle that clearly demonstrated the potential and desire of the two women for a spectacular knockout. In the fight, both fighters met in the middle of the
