Top 5 Spectacular UFC Knockouts in April
Let's Dish Up the Action: UFCApril served up a delicious blend of unexpected thrills, covert operations, and brutal knockouts. Unfortunately for South African sensation Cameron Saaiman, he found himself on the wrong end of the spectrum, while Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett solidified his status as a true contender.
Without any further ado, let's delve into the month's jaw-dropping knockouts:
Honourable Mentions:
Pimblett Punishes
Known for his potential but yet to prove himself, Paddy Pimblett showed his mettle against Michael Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 314. A perfectly timed knee that viciously split "Iron" open marked the start of the end, with Pimblett ruthlessly pummeling the former lightweight title challenger to secure a TKO victory.
All Shook Up
Julian Erosa left Darren Elkins wobbling on his feet and finished him off with a relentless assault of strikes in the opening round of their featherweight clash at UFC 314.
Gored
Following a harrowing incident during fight week where his car window was smashed, Marco Tulio vowed to make someone pay, and it was Tresean Gore who felt the wrath as he was defeated in the second round at UFC 314.
5: Left in a Scrapheap
Ode Osbourne landed a clean left hook to stop Luis Gurule in the second round of their flyweight bout at UFC Vegas 105, earning his first Performance of the Night bonus since June 2022.
4: Notorious Blow
Dominick Reyes resembled Conor McGregor versus Jose Aldo, as he made Nikita Krylov pay dearly for charging forward with a devastating left hook to start the UFC 314 main card with a bang.
3: Cedar Splinter
Timmy Cuamba nearly decapitated Roberto Romero with a show-stopping flying knee to close the deal in the second round at UFC 314.
2: Saaiman's Fall
South Africa's Cameron Saaiman's comeback to the Octagon didn't go as planned, as he was knocked out by an impressive counter right hook from undefeated newcomer Malcolm Wellmaker at UFC Kansas City.
1: Brown Sockwork
Randy Brown became the first man to finish Nicolas Dalby, landing the knockout blow in their slugfest at UFC Kansas City.
Editor's PickIslam MakhachevCurrently ranked as the #2 lightweight contender, Islam Makhachev remains undefeated in the UFC. His last win came against Thiago Moises in December 2023.
Quintin van JaarsveldWith over 15 years of journalism experience, Quintin Van Jaarsveld is a seasoned sports writer. Formerly the sports editor at The Fever Media Group, he has also worked as editor at SARugby.com and senior staff writer at Rugby365.com. Winner of numerous awards, including MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year and three-time Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal Sports Journalist of the Year, he currently works as a freelance sports writer.
- Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett, notoriously known for his potential, proved himself against Michael Chandler in the UFC, securing a TKO victory with a perfectly timed knee that viciously split his opponent open.
- In a month filled with jaw-dropping knockouts, Pimblett's victory was one of the highlights, solidifying his status as a true sports contender.
- Meanwhile, in the world of rugby, Quintin van Jaarsveld, a seasoned sports writer with over 15 years of experience, covers the sports extensively.
- Interestingly, while Pimblett finds success in UFC, Islam Makhachev, currently ranked as the #2 lightweight contender in the UFC, remains undefeated in the sports, much like the fierce rivalry between UFC and rugby.
