Who Has The Most Knockouts in UFC History?

The electrifying knockouts and their finishes are undeniably the most thrilling moments in the UFC or any combat sport. They are a stark reminder of the high stakes and intense competition that these fighters face, where a single blow can change the course of a match.

Some fighters thrive on it and have become true knockout artists, and collecting them has become their career signature.

The fighter who has the most knockouts in UFC history is Derrick Lewis, having 14 knockouts to his name.

The most knockouts in the history of the UFC in any bout have:

4. Dustin Poirier, Anderson Silva, Anthony Johnson, and Thiago Santos

These gentlemen share fourth place by having 11 knockouts to their name. Anderson Silva, Anthony Johnson, and Thiago Santos had their knockouts in the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions, and Dustin Poirier in the lightweight, featherweight, and catchweight divisions.

3. Vitor Belfort

Vitor Belfort is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament Champion. With his raw, explosive knockout power, he held the title alone for quite some time until No.1 on this list came and replaced him. Vitor has 12 knockouts and is a retired boxer and martial artist who fought in the heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight divisions to the top.

2. Matt Brown

Matt Brown has been a professional fighter since 2008. He currently competes in the welterweight division and lives up to his nickname, “The Immortal.” With his most recent knockout in 2023, Brown currently counts 13 knockouts. 

1. Derrick Lewis

Always entertaining in the octagon, the fighter you don’t want in the opposing corner – Derrick Lewis. With 14 knockouts, he proudly holds the title of the fighter with “The Most Knockouts In The UFC” and has competed in the heavyweight division since 2010. As of March this year, Lewis is 12th in the UFC heavyweight rankings. 

Featured image taken from YouTube.