The 9 Best UFC Lightweight Knockout Artists

Few weight classes produce as many highlight reels. Heavy hands, leg kicks and a head kick or two decide this one.

1. 1
   Conor McGregor

   Former two-division champion famed for the left-hand knockout.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Eddie Alvarez

   Former Bellator and UFC champion who knocked out Dustin Poirier in 2017.
   1000pts
3. 3
   Donald Cerrone

   Kickboxing specialist with numerous highlight stoppages.
   600pts
4. 4
   Islam Makhachev

   Champion who has finished top contenders with punches and submissions.
   599pts
5. 5
   Charles Oliveira

   Former champion with a record number of UFC finishes.
   466pts
6. 6
   Michael Chandler

   Former Bellator champion who knocked out Dan Hooker on his UFC debut.
   466pts
7. 7
   Dustin Poirier

   Veteran who stopped many top lightweights with heavy hands.
   0pts
8. 8
   Anthony Pettis

   Former champion who landed the 'Showtime Kick' off the cage.
   0pts
9. 9
   Tony Ferguson

   Former interim champion with a long run of finishes.
   0pts

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