With a unique and rare blend of unwavering authenticity, top-notch fighters and blood-curdling drama, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), founded in 1993, is often hailed as one of the leading mixed martial arts promotions. Numerous legendary fighters from all over the world compete in various weight classes using a mix of combat styles, including boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, and judo.
Over the years, the majority of fighters have left their impact on the glorious history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). However, only a few of them have succeeded in striking unforgettable moments with the fastest knockouts that left the fans in a state of utter shock. Have you ever wondered about the fastest knockouts in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four fastest knockouts that still rule the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Top 4 Fastest Knockouts in UFC History
| Rank | Fighter | Time | Date |
| 1 | Jorge Masvidal | 5 sec | July 6, 2019 |
| 2 | Duane “Bang” Ludwig | 6 sec | Jan 16, 2006 |
| 3 | Todd Duffee | 7 sec | Aug 29, 2009 |
| 4 | Chan Sung Jung (Zombie) | 7 sec | Dec 10, 2011 |
Jorge Masvidal vs Ben Askren – 5 Seconds
The UFC239 event on 6 July 2019 witnessed the fastest knockouts in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), with American fighter Jorge Masvidal finishing off Ben Askren in a span of just five seconds. Although fans anticipated the veteran fighter Ben Askren to takedown Jorge Masvidal early in the bout, things took a drastic turn for Askren as soon as the bell rang.
Jorge Masvidal sprinted across the octagon and launched a flying knee at full speed as soon as the bout started, while Ben Askren ducked for a double-leg takedown, and ran straight into the strike, resulting in a brutal knockout. Before Askren’s fans could even process what they had just witnessed, he collapsed with Masvidal’s signature punches. The “5 second knockout” by Jorge Masvidal undoubtedly left the fans shocked.
Duane Bang Ludwig vs Jonathan Goulet – 6 Seconds
Next, at the second spot in our list of the top four fastest knockouts in the history of UFC that left the fans shocked, we have the iconic knockout that took place at the UFC Fight Night 3 on 16 January 2006 in a spine-chilling bout between Duane Bang Ludwig and Jonathan Goulet. As soon as the bout began, the Canadian welterweight, Duane Bang Ludwig, unleashed a perfectly timed straight right hand that landed on Jonathan Goulet’s chin in the sixth second of the match.
Well, the impact of Ludwig’s move was so brutal that Jonathan Goulet collapsed immediately, and the bout shockingly came to an end as soon as it started. Ludwig’s brutal and instant five-second knockout is still hailed as the second-fastest knockout in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Todd Duffee vs Tim Hague – 7 Seconds
Todd Duffee made his roaring debut, knocking out Tim Hague in just 7 seconds at the UFC 102 event on 29 August 2009, which is still hailed as the third-fastest knockout in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and still the fastest KO in UFC heavyweight division history. As mentioned earlier, since it was the debut bout for Todd Duffee, the MMA fans anticipated Tim Hague to easily take him down in just a few seconds.
However, the tables turned drastically as soon as the bout started. Todd threw a stiff left jab that left Tim Hague entirely stunned and disrupted his balance. In the same second, even before Hague could respond, Todd followed it up with a ruthless right cross to the jaw that proved to be the end of Tim Hague’s time in the cage. Todd Duffe knocked out Tim Hague in just a matter of seven seconds and established himself as the “next big thing” in the world of MMA.
Chan Sung Jung vs Mark Hominick – 7 Seconds
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four fastest knockouts that still rule the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), we have the iconic knockout move by Chan Sung Jung, often popularly referred to as “the Korean zombie” that dismissed Mark Hominock in just seven seconds at the UFC 140 event in Toronto on 10 December 2011.
As soon as the bout kicked off, Hominick rushed forward towards Chan Sung Jung, looking to set the pace with a looping left hook. Well, the “Korean Zombie” brilliantly read the move right and, instead of stepping back, he slipped a bit downwards and fired a perfect counter right hand straight to Hominick’s jaw, knocking him out in just seven seconds. The knockout earned Jung the “Knockout of the Night” bonus and established him as one of the most unpredictable and lethal MMA fighters in the world.
