5 best finishers in the UFC right now

#2. Francis Ngannou (11-2 in the UFC, 11 finishes)

Francis Ngannou has emerged as one of the biggest stars in the UFC in recent years. The reigning heavyweight champion's propensity for viciously violent knockouts has captured the imagination of combat sports fans worldwide.

Ngannou started training in MMA at the age of 23, unlike most of his opponents who've been training all their lives. His legendary power has proven to be an incredibly effective equalizer throughout his career.

In the lead-up to the Cameroonian's championship fight against Stipe Miocic in 2018, Dana White shared some unbelievable stats pertaining to the power he possesses.

Ngannou boasts a professional record of 16-3. All of his career wins have come by way of finishes, with 12 KO/TKOs and 4 submissions.

His KO victories over the likes of Andrei Arlovski, Alistair Overeem, Curtis Blaydes, Junior dos Santos, Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Stipe Miocic have ensured that 'The Predator's status as one of the most lethal finishers in MMA history is set in stone.

Watch a compilation of Francis Ngannou's finishes below:

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#1. Charles Oliveira (20-8 in the UFC, 18 finishes)

Charles Oliveira is the best finisher in UFC history, period.

The Brazilian not only has the most finishes in the history of the promotion (18), but the most submissions (15) as well. Out of Oliveira’s 31 career wins, 19 have come by way of submission and 9 by way of KO/TKO. His current 10-fight win streak comprises eight finishes.

Oliveira joined the UFC in 2010. For over a decade, the Brazilian endured a tumultuous run in the promotion that culminated in spectacular fashion against Michael Chandler last year. The duo battled it out for the vacant lightweight title following the retirement of Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Chandler hurt Oliveira on numerous occasions in the first round of their bout. However, the 32-year-old mounted an admirable comeback in the second round, knocking out his American counterpart 20 seconds into the frame to win the belt.

Oliveira took on Dustin Poirier in his first title defense at UFC 269. The Brazilian was the betting underdog going into the bout as many believed he would struggle against the power and pressure of 'The Diamond'.

However, Oliveira made a resounding statement with a stunning victory over Poirier. Adding to his record for most submission wins and finishes in promotional history, 'Do Bronx' sunk in a rear-naked choke in the third round of the bout. Poirier was forced to tap and Oliveira secured his first title defense.

At just 32, Oliveira has just entered the prime of his career. Considering 90% of his wins in the UFC have come by way of finish, expect his records to sit atop the leaderboards for a long time to come.

Watch a compilation of Charles Oliveira's finishes below: