What makes a knockout artist? KOs in mixed martial arts are 10 a penny, so lists such as these can’t be entirely result-based.
Consider Michael Bisping, if you will. The Brit is a terrific fighter and, statistically, ends the majority of his fights via TKO/KO, yet it would be a stretch to label him a “knockout artist.”
When we talk about knockout artists, what we are really talking about is style. We aren’t talking about fighters who just win via KO; there has to be a level of artistry to the violence.
Read on for a rundown of the best knockout artists in the UFC today.