10 Best UFC Matches Involving Strikers

Being a UFC fan KO is something everyone loves, but just imagine when two strikers come into the center of the octagon just to Knock each other out. The promotion has had many fighters working for them in the past 3 decades since their beginning. We have seen many Mixed Martial Artists with various skills, including, striking and grappling. So, today we take a look back at the 10 best matches involving strikers.

1. Conor McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez (UFC 205)

McGregor’s precision striking led to a second-round TKO victory, making him the first fighter in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously.

2. Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin (UFC 101)

Silva’s striking prowess was on full display as he dismantled Griffin with precise strikes, ultimately winning the fight via first-round knockout.

3. Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald II (UFC 189)

This welterweight title fight was an epic battle between two skilled strikers. The fight ended in the fifth round with Lawler emerging victorious by TKO.

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4. Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva (UFC 79)

Dubbed “The Iceman” vs. “The Axe Murderer,” this match showcased the striking skills of two legendary fighters. Liddell won by unanimous decision.

5. Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez I (UFC on Fox 1)

Dos Santos claimed the UFC heavyweight title with a quick and devastating knockout of Velasquez in the first round.

6. Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Johnson (TUF 25 Finale)

Gaethje’s debut fight in the UFC was a thrilling slugfest. He eventually secured a second-round knockout victory, earning him the “Fight of the Night” bonus.

7. Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson I (UFC 165)

Although both fighters displayed a well-rounded skill set, their striking exchanges were particularly intense. Jones won by unanimous decision in a closely contested match.

8. Mark Hunt vs. Antonio Silva (UFC Fight Night 33)

Known for their knockout power, both fighters engaged in a back-and-forth war that resulted in a draw. The fight was widely regarded as one of the best heavyweight battles in UFC history.

9. Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Claudia Gadelha II (The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale)

This women’s strawweight bout showcased high-level striking from both fighters. Jedrzejczyk won by unanimous decision in a thrilling five-round contest.

10. Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje (UFC on Fox 29)

Poirier and Gaethje engaged in an all-out war, trading heavy shots throughout the fight. Poirier eventually secured a fourth-round TKO victory in a bout that earned them both “Fight of the Night” honors.

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