24. Lyoto Machida vs. Vitor Belfort
Anderson Silva’s front kick KO win over Vitor Belfort was one of the most satisfying knockouts in UFC history. At UFC 224, fans witnessed the Brazilian eat another front kick, this time from Machida. We don’t know what it is about Brazilians and this technique, but we love it. Machida timed the shot to perfection, dropping Belfort like a fly.
The finish came after just one minute of the first round. Machida is famous for his karate stance and also for his backward movement. He used it until he saw the opportunity to land the kick to end the fight. To cap it off, he bowed to his stricken foe and dropped to his knees. It was a glorious KO that also felt like a traditional martial arts movie.