5 UFC powerhouses that other fighters feared

Francis Ngannou poses at the UFC 260: Weigh-Ins
Francis Ngannou poses at the UFC 260: Weigh-Ins

#4. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson

Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson lived up to his nickname. Even before joining the UFC, Jackson became known for his knockout ability. His eccentric personality won him many fans, but he was formidable when it came time for a throwdown.

At Pride: Critical Countdown, he knocked out Ricardo Arona not with a punch or kick but with a massive slam.

In 2007, he knocked out Chuck Liddell and ended his dominant title run. 'Rampage' became the UFC light heavyweight champion. He lost the belt to Forrest Griffin in 2008 but nearly finished Griffin early in the fight.

His second title shot came in 2011 when he faced Jon Jones at UFC 153. Jones outstruck and outwrestled 'Rampage' but quickly created distance anytime Jackson looked for power shots. The 43-year-old also had a successful run at Bellator after leaving the UFC.

Quinton Jackson seemed almost unstoppable in his prime. A power puncher who fought the best and also captured gold.


#3. Dan Henderson, the middleweight with the legendary right hand

Dan Henderson is quite possibly the heaviest hitting middleweight in UFC history. He had a storied career and defeated some of the best mixed martial artists of his day. Such was his knockout power that fans named his overhand right the 'Hendo' bomb.

Henderson made his MMA debut back in 1997. In 1998, he fought twice in the UFC and won. He then moved to Pride FC and went on to become a double champion. Henderson simultaneously held the Pride welterweight and middleweight belts. In his second UFC run, 'Hendo' gave the world one of the best knockouts in MMA history. He KO'd future champion Michael Bisping in round two with a 'Hendo' bomb.

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He then joined Strikeforce. At 40, he won the Strikeforce light heavyweight title. He became one of the few men to finish Fedor Emelianenko. He joined the UFC for the third time when promotion bought Strikeforce. In the final fight of his career, the Californian lost a rematch against Bisping. Even at 46, 'Hendo' almost KO'd the champ twice with his legendary right hand.

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