For the last 20 or so years, mixed martial arts fighters have mesmerized us with their versatile fighting skills, toughness and tenacity. While official record are ever-changing, there are definitely some impressive statistics out there held by MMA fighters. While there are young bloods out there waiting to break these records, the current ones are notable nonetheless.
While we have all seen fights that end quickly and suffered through dull bouts that went through the course of all three rounds, typically most fights end within a few minutes either by TKO or submission. However, once in a while, a fight is over so quickly that spectators probably aren't even really sure that the fight began.
In 2006, Norifumi Yamamoto set an MMA record by knocking out Kazuyuki Miyata in just four seconds via a particularly hard flying knee during K-1 Hero's 5 in 2006. That's a record that will be tough to beat, but UFC fighter Duane Ludwig certainly came close during the UFC Fight Night 3 event in December of 2011. In a bout against Jonathon Goulet, Ludwig knocked his opponent out within a mere 6 seconds. While the timekeeper and Nevada athletic commission recorded the fight at 11 seconds, most fans and the UFC disagreed, and UFC lists the knockout at just over the six-second mark, making it the fastest knockout ever for the organization.
While Randy Couture was winning bouts well into his 40s and Dan Severn just retired at the age of 54, most athletes really don't have that kind of career. The hard work and punishment of professional mixed martial arts definitely takes its toll, just as it does for athletes in other sports. However, for 70-year-old John Williams, age was nothing but a number. He stepped into the cage and beat his 49-year-old opponent during his MMA debut fight in 2010. He holds the record as the oldest active MMA fighter and the oldest fighter to win a bout.
While seasoned vets such as Anderson Silva have logged more than 30 pro MMA bouts, Travis Fulton's record makes guys like Silva look utterly indolent. Fulton has participated in 307 fights so far and this includes a record 91 knockouts and 150 submissions. Let's see Anderson Silva tie that.
There are just some prizes you don't want to win. Earning the title of the worst fighter in MMA is probably better than being voted as the worst curling player, but it's not really one that gives you bragging rights. Take Shannon Ritch, for example. While no one would ever doubt his work ethic, his record leaves a lot to be desired. He has participated in an impressive 127 bouts, but has lost more than 70. At least he has won a few here and there, which is something that Mike Suttles and Kenneth Allen can't really say. Suttles has a 4-32 record and Allen's is less impressive at 1-31.
While we have all seen fights that end quickly and suffered through dull bouts that went through the course of all three rounds, typically most fights end within a few minutes either by TKO or submission. However, once in a while, a fight is over so quickly that spectators probably aren't even really sure that the fight began.
In 2006, Norifumi Yamamoto set an MMA record by knocking out Kazuyuki Miyata in just four seconds via a particularly hard flying knee during K-1 Hero's 5 in 2006. That's a record that will be tough to beat, but UFC fighter Duane Ludwig certainly came close during the UFC Fight Night 3 event in December of 2011. In a bout against Jonathon Goulet, Ludwig knocked his opponent out within a mere 6 seconds. While the timekeeper and Nevada athletic commission recorded the fight at 11 seconds, most fans and the UFC disagreed, and UFC lists the knockout at just over the six-second mark, making it the fastest knockout ever for the organization.
While Randy Couture was winning bouts well into his 40s and Dan Severn just retired at the age of 54, most athletes really don't have that kind of career. The hard work and punishment of professional mixed martial arts definitely takes its toll, just as it does for athletes in other sports. However, for 70-year-old John Williams, age was nothing but a number. He stepped into the cage and beat his 49-year-old opponent during his MMA debut fight in 2010. He holds the record as the oldest active MMA fighter and the oldest fighter to win a bout.
While seasoned vets such as Anderson Silva have logged more than 30 pro MMA bouts, Travis Fulton's record makes guys like Silva look utterly indolent. Fulton has participated in 307 fights so far and this includes a record 91 knockouts and 150 submissions. Let's see Anderson Silva tie that.
There are just some prizes you don't want to win. Earning the title of the worst fighter in MMA is probably better than being voted as the worst curling player, but it's not really one that gives you bragging rights. Take Shannon Ritch, for example. While no one would ever doubt his work ethic, his record leaves a lot to be desired. He has participated in an impressive 127 bouts, but has lost more than 70. At least he has won a few here and there, which is something that Mike Suttles and Kenneth Allen can't really say. Suttles has a 4-32 record and Allen's is less impressive at 1-31.
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