The sport of mixed martial arts brings together some of the most talented fighters in the world.
Regardless of what discipline these fighters specialize in, there is nothing more mesmerizing in the sport than the knockout. Whether it is a punch or a kick, we are always captivated by the striker that can stop a fight with a single strike.
2011 was one of the best years for the knockout in the history of the sport. The UFC, being home to the premier fighters in the world, was obviously home to the vast majority of these knockouts. With so many to choose from, it was hard to narrow a list down to just 20.
However, there were certainly some that stood clearly above the rest.
Without further ado, here is the list of the 20 sickest UFC knockouts of 2011.