2011 was the most exciting year of mixed martial arts action to date.
As the sport continues to evolve and meld into the mainstream, nothing typifies the pure adrenaline and energy of MMA than the knockout.
Whether it’s a crushing, single punch to the face, a kick landing squarely on the temple or a barrage of powerful strikes against the cage, the knockout is the sweetest finish for fighters and fans alike.
Here are the top 25 knockouts that ruled 2011.