For the last 20 or so years, mixed martial arts fighters have mesmerized us with their versatile fighting skills, toughness and tenacity. While official record are ever-changing, there are definitely some impressive statistics out there held by MMA fighters. While there are young bloods out there waiting to break these records, the current ones are notable nonetheless.
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.
Another notable fighter with a few records under his belt is Travis Fulton. Fulton has been in more than 300 MMA fights, as well as nearly 50 pro boxing matches. Even better, Fulton holds the records for the most MMA knockouts at 91, as well as the record for the most submissions, an impressive 150.
While the aforementioned records are the ones all young fighters aspire to break, there are some records that fighters want to avoid. For example, while no one will ever accuse Shannon "the Cannon" Ritch of being lazy, neither will he be listed as the greatest fighter of all time. Ritch has fought 125 pro MMA bouts, so far, but managed to lose the vast majority. His 70-plus losses aren't exactly what we all shoot for during our MMA career. But at least he has plenty of wins under his belt. Fighters such as Kenneth Allen (1-31) and Mike Suttles (4-32) have far worse records statistically. Still, if there was a prize for tenacity, all of three of these guys would be contenders.
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.
Another notable fighter with a few records under his belt is Travis Fulton. Fulton has been in more than 300 MMA fights, as well as nearly 50 pro boxing matches. Even better, Fulton holds the records for the most MMA knockouts at 91, as well as the record for the most submissions, an impressive 150.
While the aforementioned records are the ones all young fighters aspire to break, there are some records that fighters want to avoid. For example, while no one will ever accuse Shannon "the Cannon" Ritch of being lazy, neither will he be listed as the greatest fighter of all time. Ritch has fought 125 pro MMA bouts, so far, but managed to lose the vast majority. His 70-plus losses aren't exactly what we all shoot for during our MMA career. But at least he has plenty of wins under his belt. Fighters such as Kenneth Allen (1-31) and Mike Suttles (4-32) have far worse records statistically. Still, if there was a prize for tenacity, all of three of these guys would be contenders.
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