5 biggest women's knockouts in UFC history

Amanda Nunes knocks out Cris Cyborg to become featherweight champion
Amanda Nunes knocks out Cris Cyborg to become featherweight champion

#4. Jessica Andrade vs. Rose Namajunas – UFC 237

UFC 237: Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade
UFC 237: Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade

Rose Namajunas had many memorable finishes in the UFC, but she was also on the receiving end of one as well. After retaining her strawweight championship against Joanna Jedrzejczyk, she looked to establish her reign against the next top contender.

Jessica Andrade was the next challenger after three-straight wins following her first title loss to ‘The Boogeywoman'. She won in devastating fashion as she slammed Namajunas on her head and finished her with strikes. Luckily, it didn’t result in a career-ending injury for ‘Thug Rose'.

The win was impressive as the champion got the better of Andrade in the exchanges. Prior to the slam, it looked like she was winning the second-round as well. The title reign wouldn’t last long as Andrade lost it to Zhang Weili in her first title defense.


#3. Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jessica Eye - UFC 238

Valentina Shevchenko knocks out Jessica Eye
Valentina Shevchenko knocks out Jessica Eye

UFC 238 was the sight of one of the promotion’s most frightening knockouts. Women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko defended her title against Jessica Eye in what ended up being a one-sided bout.

Throughout the first round, 'Bullet' landed kicks to the body, which allowed her to find openings. From there, she took ‘Evil’ down with ease and showcased her improved grappling. She was able to transition with little difficulty and control the challenger on the ground until the bell sounded.

In the second-round, Shevchenko picked up where she left off before landing kicks to the body that went unanswered. ‘Bullet’ then put an end to the fight by dropping Eye with a vicious head kick that instantly knocked her out. It has since become a signature win for Shevchenko and made her a much more feared opponent.

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