There are a lot of aspects to mixed martial artists. Wrestling, grappling, takedown defense, and calf kicks are all significant parts of MMA. However, it is the knockouts that are nearly every UFC fan’s favorite part of the sport. While some fans have ...

With 42 UFC events in 2025, selecting the best knockouts of the year was not an easy task. Across four ballots submitted by CBS Sports combat experts, seven different fights received top-three votes. The year was filled with highlight-reel finishes, but ...

Everyone knows there is no more exciting moment in combat sports than a knockout. Looking back at the action in the UFC Octagon in February, we identified the five best knockouts of the month. Across 53 fights in the month, 15 ended by knockout or TKO.

The UFC is in a strange state going into 2026. There has already been criticism of some of the fights booked for 2026, but when the politics of a sport begin to drain enthusiasm in its followers, the competitive action itself often offers relief.