19. Anthony Pettis vs. Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson
Anthony Pettis’s ‘Showtime Kick’ against Benson Henderson remains one of the most scintillating moments in MMA history. However, the former lightweight champion has fallen from grace since then. But he is still capable of producing an epic moment, as he proved against Stephen Thompson at UFC Nashville in 2019. It also came totally against the momentum of the fight.
‘Wonderboy’ dominated for most of the two rounds by keeping Pettis at bay with sidekicks. Pettis then produced an astonishing moment of inspiration. He used the cage to great effect as he pulled off a ludicrous flying punch. Thompson didn’t see it coming and suffered the first knockout of his UFC career. You can never count Pettis out in a striking battle.