Most Combined Knockdowns in a UFC Fight

Most knockdowns by both fighters combined in a single fight. UFC bouts with round-by-round data, 1994–present.

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17
Chris Leben
Chris Leben vs Brian Stann
1 Jan 2011
3
17
Dennis Bermudez
Dennis Bermudez vs Jimy Hettes
15 Mar 2014
3
17
Frank Mir
Frank Mir vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
27 Dec 2008
3
17
Cheick Kongo
Cheick Kongo vs Pat Barry
26 Jun 2011
3
17
Bruno Korea
Bruno Korea vs Matheus Nicolau
7 Nov 2015
3
17
Jared Hamman
Jared Hamman vs Constantinos Philippou
10 Dec 2011
3
17
Nate Quarry
Nate Quarry vs Tim Credeur
16 Sep 2009
3
17
Nate Quarry
Nate Quarry vs Jorge Rivera
31 Mar 2010
3
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17
Gerald Harris
Gerald Harris vs Mario Miranda
31 Mar 2010
3
17
Luiz Cane
Luiz Cane vs Jason Lambert
7 Jun 2008
3
17
Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua vs Dan Henderson
23 Mar 2014
3
17
Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine vs Hyun Gyu Lim
4 Jan 2014
3
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17
Rafael Natal
Rafael Natal vs Andrew Craig
11 Jul 2012
3
17
Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva vs Brian Stann
2 Mar 2013
3
17
Reuben Duran
Reuben Duran vs Hugo Viana
15 Dec 2012
3

The most knockdowns ever scored in a single UFC fight — the purest measure of one-punch and one-round destruction.

The Most Knockdowns in a Single UFC Fight

Nothing swings a fight like a knockdown. This record book ranks the most explosive single-fight knockdown performances in UFC history — the nights a fighter dropped an opponent again and again — by one fighter and by both combined.

Multiple knockdowns in one bout usually means either freakish power or a war between two fighters with granite chins and heavy hands. Use the Single Fighter and Combined tabs and the division filter to relive the most violent nights in the cage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a knockdown in UFC statistics?
A knockdown is recorded when a legal strike drops an opponent to the mat, even briefly, whether or not the fight is stopped. It is one of the strongest indicators of fight-ending power and the kind of chaos that produces highlight-reel finishes.
How can a fight have several knockdowns without ending?
Some fighters have iron chins or recover instantly, popping back up after being dropped. In wild back-and-forth bouts, both athletes may score knockdowns before one finally lands the finishing blow — exactly the kind of fight that tops the combined view here.
Do the most-knockdown fights usually end in a KO?
Frequently, but not always. A fighter can be dropped multiple times and survive to a decision, or drop an opponent repeatedly without securing the stoppage. Every row links to the fight page, which shows how the carnage was ultimately resolved.
What is the difference between the single and combined knockdown records?
The single view counts the knockdowns one fighter scored in a bout; the combined view adds both fighters together. Combined records surface the wild back-and-forth fights where both athletes hit the canvas, while single records reward one-sided demolitions.
Most Knockdowns in a UFC Fight - top 10 (MMA.SOCIAL): 1. Steven Nguyen vs Mohammad Yahya (6), 2. Forrest Petz vs Sammy Morgan (5), 2. Jeremy Stephens vs Gilbert Melendez (5), 4. Israel Adesanya vs Kelvin Gastelum (4), 4. Montel Jackson vs JP Buys (4), 4. Nate Marquardt vs Dean Lister (4), 4. Josh Emmett vs Felipe Arantes (4), 4. Jessica Andrade vs Mackenzie Dern (4), 4. Brad Blackburn vs James Giboo (4), 4. Khalil Rountree Jr. vs Eryk Anders (4)
Most Knockdowns in a UFC Fight - top 10, updated Oct 26, 2026.
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