- Derrick Lewis is the record holder for the most knockout wins in UFC history with 14.
- Anderson Silva is the champion in UFC history with the most knockouts with 11.
- All fighters listed in the top five of the most knockout wins competed in the higher weight class, beginning in the welterweight division.
Getting a victory in the UFC is already a great achievement for a professional fighter since it is the leading and highest level of competition in the world, which is why getting a knockout win is a difficult feat to pull off.
This form of victory can help fans in their online sports betting via MMA odds, particularly on the UFC method of victory.
But several athletes have recorded multiple knockout victories throughout their tenure under the Las Vegas-based promotion. Who among the long list of UFC stars has accumulated the most knockout wins? And how did they do it? Find out the list below.
Who Has the Most Knockout Wins in UFC History?
| Rank | Fighter | Number of Knockouts |
| 1 | Derrick Lewis | 14 |
| 2 | Matt Brown | 13 |
| 3 | Anderson Silva | 11 |
| 4 | Anthony Johnson | 11 |
| 5 | Thiago Santos | 11 |
| 6 | Michael Bisping | 10 |
| 7 | Cain Velasquez | 10 |
| 8 | Junior Dos Santos | 10 |
| 9 | Donald Cerrone | 10 |
| 10 | Dustin Poirier | 10 |
| 11 | Max Holloway | 10 |
| 12 | Francis Ngannou | 10 |
Derrick Lewis, 14 knockouts
Leading the category for the most knockout wins in UFC history is former UFC heavyweight title challenger Derrick Lewis with 14. Lewis made his Octagon debut in April 2014 and made it known the power he possessed. He has put the likes of Travis Browne, Marcin Tybura, Alexander Volkov, Curtis Blaydes, and Marcos Rogério de Lima to sleep with his powerful punch.
Matt Brown, 13 knockouts
Second on the list is welterweight veteran Matt Brown, who holds 13 UFC knockout wins on his résumé. “The Immortal” has recently recorded his latest knockout win by flattening out Court McGee in the opening round of their match in May. Brown made his UFC debut in June 2008 and has beaten several notable names like Stephen Thompson, Tim Means, and Diego Sanchez.
Anderson Silva, 11 knockouts
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva had one of the most dominant championship reigns in history with 16 straight victories including 11 title fight wins. Among these victories, he produced 11 knockout finishes against top challengers like Rich Franklin, Patrick Côté, Forrest Griffin, Vitor Belfort, Chael Sonnen, and Stephen Bonnar.
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Anthony Johnson, 11 knockouts
When Anthony Johnson stepped foot inside the Octagon, he immediately sent shockwaves throughout the MMA community by knocking out Chad Reiner in just 13 seconds for his UFC debut in June 2007. After that incredible first fight, Johnson continued to display that power and added 10 more knockout wins by beating the likes of Glover Teixeira, Alexander Gustafsson, and Rogerio Nogueira.
Rumble Johnson knocked out Glover Teixeira seconds into their fight, four years ago today #UFC
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Thiago Santos, 11 knockouts
Despite experiencing a three-fight skid right now, former UFC light heavyweight title contender Thiago Santos remains to be one of the most hard-hitting fighters in the promotion’s entire roster. He was able to collect 11 knockouts from his 14 victories in the Octagon. A few of the top names that he knocked out were Jan Blachowicz, Anthony Smith, Jack Hermansson, and Gerald Meerschaert.
