Since the early 1990s, professional MMA fights have introduced us to a myriad of tough competitors. Along the way, many records have been set, for fastest knockout or longest win streak. As the years pass, new fighters will be coming along to break these records and make the competition even tougher.
The length of rounds in an MMA fight depends upon the type of fight. Championship bouts typically have longer rounds, and while some fights do go the distance, generally most fights end within a few minutes. Scroll down the records of most pro fighters, and you will rarely see a fight that ends in under a minute. Several notable fights, however, have ended in mere seconds.
One of the fastest knockouts occurred in 2006, when Norifumi Yamamoto knocked out his opponent, Kazuyuki Miyata in just four seconds. This was the fastest knockout recorded at a major MMA event, and so far, there are no official challenges to this record. However, another faster than lighting knockout to consider was delivered by Duane Ludwig who knocked out Jonathon Goulet in six seconds during UFC Fight Night 3 in 2011. While officially listed as an 11-second knockout by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, most agree that the fight ended somewhere around the 6- to 8-second mark. UFC records the bout as 6.06, which is the fastest in UFC history.
Worried about getting older? Don't be. After all, Randy Couture was still roughing people up in his late 40s and Dan Severn just retired a few months ago after winning his last bout at the age of 53. Even better, take a look at John Williams, who entered the MMA ring for the first time at 70 and holds the record as the oldest mixed martial arts pro as well as the oldest to win a bout. He defeated his opponent (a man more than 20 years younger, no less) via an ankle lock during the second round of fighting.
While seasoned vets such as Anderson Silva have logged more than 30 pro MMA bouts, Travis Fulton's record makes guys like Silva look utterly indolent. Fulton has participated in 307 fights so far and this includes a record 91 knockouts and 150 submissions. Let's see Anderson Silva tie that.
Of course, not all records are the ones you really want. Take, for instance, the records set by Shannon Ritch. He's a tough guy and has participated in more than 125 professional MMA fights. Unfortunately, most of them have been losses. He has recorded more than 70 losses, which is pretty much the worst pro record in the sport. Of course, that is not as bad as Kenneth Allen, who in 31 fights has one just a single bout. Still, you have to give him credit for trying.
The length of rounds in an MMA fight depends upon the type of fight. Championship bouts typically have longer rounds, and while some fights do go the distance, generally most fights end within a few minutes. Scroll down the records of most pro fighters, and you will rarely see a fight that ends in under a minute. Several notable fights, however, have ended in mere seconds.
One of the fastest knockouts occurred in 2006, when Norifumi Yamamoto knocked out his opponent, Kazuyuki Miyata in just four seconds. This was the fastest knockout recorded at a major MMA event, and so far, there are no official challenges to this record. However, another faster than lighting knockout to consider was delivered by Duane Ludwig who knocked out Jonathon Goulet in six seconds during UFC Fight Night 3 in 2011. While officially listed as an 11-second knockout by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, most agree that the fight ended somewhere around the 6- to 8-second mark. UFC records the bout as 6.06, which is the fastest in UFC history.
Worried about getting older? Don't be. After all, Randy Couture was still roughing people up in his late 40s and Dan Severn just retired a few months ago after winning his last bout at the age of 53. Even better, take a look at John Williams, who entered the MMA ring for the first time at 70 and holds the record as the oldest mixed martial arts pro as well as the oldest to win a bout. He defeated his opponent (a man more than 20 years younger, no less) via an ankle lock during the second round of fighting.
While seasoned vets such as Anderson Silva have logged more than 30 pro MMA bouts, Travis Fulton's record makes guys like Silva look utterly indolent. Fulton has participated in 307 fights so far and this includes a record 91 knockouts and 150 submissions. Let's see Anderson Silva tie that.
Of course, not all records are the ones you really want. Take, for instance, the records set by Shannon Ritch. He's a tough guy and has participated in more than 125 professional MMA fights. Unfortunately, most of them have been losses. He has recorded more than 70 losses, which is pretty much the worst pro record in the sport. Of course, that is not as bad as Kenneth Allen, who in 31 fights has one just a single bout. Still, you have to give him credit for trying.
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