steftheboxer
02-04-2010, 15:44
Met allemaal leuke Gifjes. Graag jullie gedachten hierover! ( gejat bij Sherdog )
With the vast array of knockout artists in the UFC it can be quite difficult to separate the best from the rest, but Heavy.com - Funny Videos, MMA, Humorous Articles, Original Shows (http://sherdognet.craveonline.com/index.php#http://www.heavy.com/) has attempted to narrow the list down as best as possible. Check out their list of top 10 power punchers currently under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Some interesting inclusions....
Props to Mitch Ciccarelli - I know he posts here sometimes
10. Roy Nelson
http://i45.tinypic.com/24v8jkz.gif
Nelson doesn’t exactly have the best physique in the sport, in fact he looks like a man who has had one too many whoppers over the course of his lifetime but do not let his obesity fool you. Getting hit by one of “Big Country’s” overhand rights is the equivalent of getting run over by a Mack Truck. Eight of his fifteen wins have come via (T)KO. The Ultimate Fighter winner is now 2-0 in the UFC with two destructive knockouts over Brendan Schaub and Stefan Struve
9. Cain Velasquez
(This gif compares Mir and Cains respective efforts vs Nog)
http://xs.to/image-CC3B_4BB55797.gif
A few months ago some would question Velasquez’ presence on this list, but after his one minute destruction of Antonio Nogueira at UFC 110 there should be absolutely no doubting the AKA heavyweight’s power.
The unbeaten wrecking machine has only gone the distance once throughout eight professional bouts. Other than his fight with Cheick Kongo, Velasquez has finished every opponent placed in front of him with either a TKO or a knockout.
8. Anthony Johnson
http://i33.tinypic.com/qsjlf8.gif
Johnson entered the UFC’s Octagon for the first time in 2007 demolishing his opponent Chad Reiner in exactly thirteen seconds. Since then “Rumble” has gone 5-3 for the promotion with all five victories coming by way of a brutal knockout.
The massive welterweight lacks a solid ground game but in a pure standup battle there are few in the welterweight division that can stand with Johnson for more than two minutes without having their head knocked into the crowd.
7. Anderson Silva
http://i25.tinypic.com/2vbrdc2.gif
Yeah, yeah, a lot of his knockouts have come from knees or elbows or whatever he decides to use to end the fight. But is anyone really going to argue that “The Spider” is not one of the best punchers in the sport? Ask Forrest Griffin. Or James Irvin. Or Nate Marquardt. I’m positive they would agree. Plus, what kind of list about the best anything in MMA be without Anderson Silva?
6. Quinton Jackson
http://i39.tinypic.com/2rqy22s.gif
Whether or not “Rampage” continues fighting for the UFC after his bout with Rashad Evans is a different story, but when it comes to power punching Jackson is definitely ranked among the top. Jackson has displayed knockout power in both hands, knocking out Chuck Liddell with his right hand and Wanderlei Silva with his left.
At the time, Jackson’s second knockout of Liddell was especially impressive. Before their rematch, Liddell had fought 23 times. Of those 23 fights, the only other person to knock Liddell out was Randy Couture. Jackson also holds the distinction as the only fighter ever to knock “The Iceman” out twice.
5. James Toney
http://www.thesweetscience.com/images/16409/james_toney_and_dana_white_at_ufc_108__150_dpi_2__ 240x230_20100105.jpg
Current reigning IBA boxing heavyweight champion Toney has been harassing Dana White for months to allow him to fight in the UFC. Finally White caved and signed the boxing legend to a multi-fight contract. While Toney will need a proper ground game in order to be a contender in MMA, his boxing is already world class.
They don’t call him “Lights Out” for nothing and over the course of an 83-fight boxing career, Toney has knocked out 44 opponents. Just imagine the power that the boxing champion will be able to garner in a sport with 4 ounce gloves.
__________________
With the vast array of knockout artists in the UFC it can be quite difficult to separate the best from the rest, but Heavy.com - Funny Videos, MMA, Humorous Articles, Original Shows (http://sherdognet.craveonline.com/index.php#http://www.heavy.com/) has attempted to narrow the list down as best as possible. Check out their list of top 10 power punchers currently under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Some interesting inclusions....
Props to Mitch Ciccarelli - I know he posts here sometimes
10. Roy Nelson
http://i45.tinypic.com/24v8jkz.gif
Nelson doesn’t exactly have the best physique in the sport, in fact he looks like a man who has had one too many whoppers over the course of his lifetime but do not let his obesity fool you. Getting hit by one of “Big Country’s” overhand rights is the equivalent of getting run over by a Mack Truck. Eight of his fifteen wins have come via (T)KO. The Ultimate Fighter winner is now 2-0 in the UFC with two destructive knockouts over Brendan Schaub and Stefan Struve
9. Cain Velasquez
(This gif compares Mir and Cains respective efforts vs Nog)
http://xs.to/image-CC3B_4BB55797.gif
A few months ago some would question Velasquez’ presence on this list, but after his one minute destruction of Antonio Nogueira at UFC 110 there should be absolutely no doubting the AKA heavyweight’s power.
The unbeaten wrecking machine has only gone the distance once throughout eight professional bouts. Other than his fight with Cheick Kongo, Velasquez has finished every opponent placed in front of him with either a TKO or a knockout.
8. Anthony Johnson
http://i33.tinypic.com/qsjlf8.gif
Johnson entered the UFC’s Octagon for the first time in 2007 demolishing his opponent Chad Reiner in exactly thirteen seconds. Since then “Rumble” has gone 5-3 for the promotion with all five victories coming by way of a brutal knockout.
The massive welterweight lacks a solid ground game but in a pure standup battle there are few in the welterweight division that can stand with Johnson for more than two minutes without having their head knocked into the crowd.
7. Anderson Silva
http://i25.tinypic.com/2vbrdc2.gif
Yeah, yeah, a lot of his knockouts have come from knees or elbows or whatever he decides to use to end the fight. But is anyone really going to argue that “The Spider” is not one of the best punchers in the sport? Ask Forrest Griffin. Or James Irvin. Or Nate Marquardt. I’m positive they would agree. Plus, what kind of list about the best anything in MMA be without Anderson Silva?
6. Quinton Jackson
http://i39.tinypic.com/2rqy22s.gif
Whether or not “Rampage” continues fighting for the UFC after his bout with Rashad Evans is a different story, but when it comes to power punching Jackson is definitely ranked among the top. Jackson has displayed knockout power in both hands, knocking out Chuck Liddell with his right hand and Wanderlei Silva with his left.
At the time, Jackson’s second knockout of Liddell was especially impressive. Before their rematch, Liddell had fought 23 times. Of those 23 fights, the only other person to knock Liddell out was Randy Couture. Jackson also holds the distinction as the only fighter ever to knock “The Iceman” out twice.
5. James Toney
http://www.thesweetscience.com/images/16409/james_toney_and_dana_white_at_ufc_108__150_dpi_2__ 240x230_20100105.jpg
Current reigning IBA boxing heavyweight champion Toney has been harassing Dana White for months to allow him to fight in the UFC. Finally White caved and signed the boxing legend to a multi-fight contract. While Toney will need a proper ground game in order to be a contender in MMA, his boxing is already world class.
They don’t call him “Lights Out” for nothing and over the course of an 83-fight boxing career, Toney has knocked out 44 opponents. Just imagine the power that the boxing champion will be able to garner in a sport with 4 ounce gloves.
__________________