The List: 10 Most Brutal Knockouts in Women’s MMA History

The List: 10 Most Brutal Knockouts in Women’s MMA History

While typically less frequent than their male counterparts, knockouts in women’s MMA are equally exciting – and damaging. From one punch KO’s to flying, spinning hook kicks, this week’s Top Ten features ten of the most brutal knockouts in the history of women’s mixed martial arts.

This week we’re mixing things up a little bit with a video compilation of the chosen top ten.

10. Jinh Yu vs Darla Harris

Card: Sugar Creek Showdown 18

Date: July 27, 2013

Time: 3m 13s into round one

Weight class: Atomweight (105lbs/47.6kg)

Pro/am: Professional

9. Joanne Calderwood vs Ashley Cummins

Card: Invicta FC 3: Penne vs Sugiyama

Date: October 6, 2012

Time: 3m 13s into round one

Weight class: Strawweight (115lbs/52.2kg)

Pro/am: Professional

8. Veronica Rothenhausler vs Ashlee Evans-Smith

Card: Tuff-N-Uff: Festibrawl 2

Date: September 6, 2012

Time: 5s into round one

Weight class: Featherweight (145lbs/65.8kg)

Pro/am: Amateur

7. Alida Gray vs Soannia Tiem

Card: 24/7 Entertainment 12: State of Emergency

Date: October 26, 2013

Time: 5s into round three

Weight class: Catchweight 120lbs/54.4kg

Pro/am: Professional

6. Kaline Medeiros vs Stephanie Eggink

Card: Extreme Beatdown – Beatdown at 4 Bears 10

Date: March 31, 2012

Time: 7s into round one

Weight class: Flyweight (125lbs/56.7kg)

Pro/am: Professional

5. Jessica Middleton vs Holly Torres

Card: Blackout Fighting Championship 26

Date: November 8, 2014

Time: 25s into second round

Weight class: Bantamweight (135lbs/61.2kg)

Pro/am: Amateur

4. Holly Holm vs Allanna Jones

Card: Legacy FC 21: Hobar vs Huerta

Date: September 19, 2013

Time: 2m 22s into round two

Weight class: Bantamweight (135lbs, 61.2kg)

Pro/am: Professional

3. Rhiannon Thompson vs Bec Rawlings

Card: Brace For War 12

Date: October 15, 2011

Time: 2m 30s into round one

Weight class: Strawweight (115lbs/52.2kg)

Pro/am: Professional

2. Veronica Maceda vs Chrissy Audin

Card: Say Uncle Fight Night 2

Date: October 11, 2014

Time: 24 seconds into round one

Weight class: Flyweight (125lbs/56.7kg)

Pro/am: Amateur

1. Christine Stanley vs Katie Anita Runyan

Card: Xplode Fight Series: Tidal Wave

Date: August 23, 2014

Time: 5s into round one

Weight class: Bantamweight (135lbs, 61.2kg)

Pro/am: Professional