Top 5 Incredible Knockouts in UFC, October Edition
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Get ready to relive the brutal chaos inside the Octagon as I break down the top five UFC Knockouts of October. Quintin van Jaarsveld, our resident MMA enthusiast, serves up a monthly showcase of the bloodiest fights.
Let's dive right in:
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5: Running Scared
October marked Ramazan Temirov's explosive entrance to the flyweight division, mercilessly finishing CJ Vergara. Despite his desperate attempts to escape, the Octagon has no hiding spots. Temirov left no doubt, relentlessly pounding away until the referee intervened, bringing the fight to an end.
4: Bruised and Battered
Alex Pereira entered the history books by making a record-breaking third successful title defense in a calendar year. His fearsome battle against Khalil Rountree Jr culminated in a grueling fourth-round finish, as "Poatan" unleashed a devastating body-head combo to put an end to the fight.
3: Solving the Enigma
Respected veteran Stephen Thompson had long been a puzzle for rising welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley. That enigma, however, was finally deciphered at UFC 307, as Buckley unleashed an explosive right hand to shatter Wonderboy's illusions, landing an encore for good measure.
2: Spinning Hell
Shara Magomedov left UFC 308 fight fans on the edge of their seats with a spectacular, unique knockout. An exhilarating sequence of spinning back fists ensured Armen Petrosyan met an abrupt end, as Magomedov's technique turned heads in the Octagon.
1: Defying the Impossible
Unbeaten Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria made good on his promise to become the first man to knock out UFC legend Max Holloway in their title clash at UFC 308. The great Hawaiian's invincibility was shattered as Topuria connected a powerful right hand, following it up with a precision left hook, and a flurry of hammer fists to complete the impossible trifecta.
Of course, I couldn't resist adding a little context to ensure this rundown is not only electrifying but also insightful.
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Vergara was mercilessly finished by Ramazan Temirov in a flyweight division debut, marking a memorable entrance for Temirov in October. Meanwhile, Alex Pereira made history by achieving a record-breaking third successful title defense in a calendar year in the UFC.
Stephen Thompson's long-standing enigma as a veteran was finally deciphered by Joaquin Buckley at UFC 307, as Buckley's explosive right hand shattered Thompson's illusions. Shara Magomedov left fight fans in awe at UFC 308 with a spectacular, unique knockout using spinning back fists.
Lastly, Ilia Topuria made good on his promise to knock out UFC legend Max Holloway at UFC 308, becoming the first man to achieve this feat. This impressive trifecta showcased Topuria's prowess in the Featherweight division.
Don't forget Quintin van Jaarsveld, our resident MMA enthusiast and the MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year, covers the top five UFC Knockouts every month, offering readers a bloodthirsty showcase of the most brutal fights in the Octagon.
