5 best UFC knockouts of March 2022

#4. Song Yadong's KO win over Marlon Moraes at UFC Vegas 50

Ever since his failed attempt at UFC gold against Henry Cejudo back in 2019, Marlon Moraes has endured a horrid run in the bantamweight division. The Brazilian was riding a three-fight losing streak coming into 2022 and was desperate to return to winning ways when he took on Chinese youngster Song Yadong.

In his three previous bouts against Cory Sandhagen, Rob Font and Merab Dvalishli, Moraes didn't just lose close contests. He was viciously knocked out on all three occasions and there were doubts surrounding his durability going into the fight against Yadong.

Those doubts were warranted as Moraes succumbed to yet another devastating defeat. Yadong put together a beautiful combination two minutes into the very first round, finishing with a picture-perfect uppercut that floored the former Brazilian title challenger.

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#3. Azamat Murzakanov's KO win over Tafon Nchukwi at UFC Vegas 50

Azamat Murzakanov may not be familiar to most fans. The Russian joined the UFC following a successful appearance on Dana White's Contender Series, where he secured a first-round TKO victory. With that win, Murzakanov improved his impeccable professional record to 10-0.

In his promotional debut, he was booked to fight Tafon Nchukwi at UFC Vegas 50.

Murzakanov was seemingly ahead of Nchukwi throughout the bout. In striking exchanges, he had better accuracy and power. In the clinch, he effortlessly bullied his opponent around the octagon.

With two rounds already in the bag, 'The Professional' looked set to come away with a unanimous decision victory in his first octagon outing. Nchukwi, who was clearly aware that he was two rounds down, started fighting a little more recklessly in the third frame in search of a finish. However, he was caught with a vicious flying knee courtesy of Murzakanov, which knocked him out.