Tapology Annual Ranking
MMA's Best Knockouts of the Year 2012
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Rankings
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51
Johnson vs. Linderman
WSOF 1
Anthony Johnson wins via KO/TKO, Punch Nov 2012
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52
Rogers vs. Spang
Bellator 66
Andreas Spang wins via KO/TKO, Punches Apr 2012
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54
Lombard vs. Palhares
UFC on FX 6
Hector Lombard wins via KO/TKO, Punches Dec 2012
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53
Lawal vs. Larkin
Strikeforce
Ends in a No Contest Jan 2012
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55
Yvel vs. Alexander
RFA 2
Gilbert Yvel wins via KO/TKO, Punch Mar 2012
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56
Gomi vs. Mitsuoka
UFC 144
Takanori Gomi wins via KO/TKO, Punches Feb 2012
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58
Brookins vs. Rocha
UFC on FUEL TV 1
Jonathan Brookins wins via KO/TKO, Punches Feb 2012
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57
Villante vs. Smith
Strikeforce
Gian Villante wins via KO/TKO, Hammerfists Jan 2012
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59
Struve vs. Herman
UFC on FUEL TV 1
Stefan Struve wins via KO/TKO, Punches Feb 2012
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61
Rua vs. Vera
UFC on FOX 4
Maurício Rua wins via KO/TKO, Punches Aug 2012
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60
Gomez vs. Moraga
UFC on FOX 4
John Moraga wins via KO/TKO, Punches Aug 2012
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62
MacDonald vs. Lawlor
UFC on FUEL TV 3
Tom Lawlor wins via KO/TKO, Punches May 2012
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63
Natal vs. Craig
UFC on FUEL TV 4
Andrew Craig wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick Jul 2012
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64
Alvarez vs. Aoki II
Bellator 66
Eddie Alvarez wins via KO/TKO, Punches Apr 2012
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65
Huerta vs. Moreira Jr.
ONE FC 4
Zorobabel Moreira Jr. wins via KO/TKO, Soccer Kick Jun 2012
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67
Chandler vs. Gono
Bellator 67
Michael Chandler wins via KO/TKO, Punches May 2012
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66
Pineda vs. Carvalho
UFC 149
Antonio Carvalho wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jul 2012
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68
Thompson vs. Jordan
UFC on FX 2
Shawn Jordan wins via KO/TKO, Strikes Mar 2012
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69
Page vs. Dishman
UCMMA 26
Michael Page wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick Feb 2012
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70
St. Preux vs. Cook
Strikeforce
Ovince St. Preux wins via KO/TKO, Punch Aug 2012
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71
Schermerhorn vs. Gambill
ProElite 3
Brent Schermerhorn wins via KO/TKO, Punch Jan 2012
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72
Souza vs. Brunson
Strikeforce
Ronaldo Souza wins via KO/TKO, Punches Aug 2012
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73
Rivera vs. Schafer
UFC on FX 1
Jorge Rivera wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jan 2012
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74
Martinez vs. Hayden
Cage Combat 7
Mario Martinez wins via KO/TKO, Strikes Jan 2012
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76
Horodecki vs. Richman
Bellator 64
Mike Richman wins via KO/TKO, Punches Apr 2012
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75
Holloway vs. Lawrence
UFC 150
Max Holloway wins via KO/TKO, Body Punch Aug 2012
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78
Hawn vs. Tirloni
Bellator 62
Rick Hawn wins via KO/TKO, Punches Mar 2012
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77
Neal vs. Compton
Cage Combat 7
Geoff Neal wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jan 2012
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79
Alvarez vs. Pitbull
Bellator 76
Eddie Alvarez wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick Oct 2012
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82
Newell vs. Mays
XFC 19
Nick Newell wins via KO/TKO, Knee Aug 2012
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81
Edwards vs. Stephens
UFC on FOX 5
Yves Edwards wins via KO/TKO, Punches and Elbows Dec 2012
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80
Johnson vs. Castillo
UFC on FX 5
Michael Johnson wins via KO/TKO, Punches Oct 2012
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83
Struve vs. Miocic
UFC on FUEL TV 5
Stefan Struve wins via KO/TKO, Punches Sep 2012
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85
Duffee vs. Grove
Super Fight League 2
Todd Duffee wins via KO/TKO, Punches Apr 2012
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84
Perosh vs. Penner
UFC on FX 2
Anthony Perosh wins via KO/TKO, Punches Mar 2012
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86
Dunham vs. Lentz
UFC on FOX 2
Evan Dunham wins via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage Jan 2012
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87
Manhoef vs. Kawamura
ONE FC 6
Melvin Manhoef wins via KO/TKO, Punch Oct 2012
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88
Moreira Jr. vs. Boku
ONE FC 6
Kotetsu Boku wins via KO/TKO, Punches Oct 2012
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89
Issa vs. Kim II
ONE FC 6
Soo Chul Kim wins via KO/TKO, Punches and Elbows Oct 2012
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90
Saadulaev vs. Belingon
ONE FC 6
Kevin Belingon wins via KO/TKO, Punches Oct 2012
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91
Subba vs. Loh
ONE FC 6
Gianni Subba wins via KO/TKO, Punch and Soccer Kick Oct 2012
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92
Mulyadi vs. Chilson
ONE FC 6
Mitch Chilson wins via KO/TKO, Strikes Oct 2012
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93
Del Rosario vs. Miocic
UFC 146
Stipe Miocic wins via KO/TKO, Elbows May 2012
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94
Browne vs. Silva
UFC on FX 5
Antônio Silva wins via KO/TKO, Punches Oct 2012
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96
Larsen vs. Proctor
The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale
Joe Proctor wins via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches Jun 2012
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95
Mendes vs. McKenzie
UFC 148
Chad Mendes wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jul 2012
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97
Sicilia vs. Marcello
The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale
Sam Sicilia wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jun 2012
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98
Hamman vs. Kuiper
UFC 150
Michael Kuiper wins via KO/TKO, Punches Aug 2012
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99
Brown vs. Ramos
UFC on FX 4
Matt Brown wins via KO/TKO, Knees and Punches Jun 2012
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100
Nijem vs. Keith
UFC on FX 4
Ramsey Nijem wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jun 2012
Ranking Contributors
As Tapology users create their own lists, the consensus rankings will update in real-time. For 2012 KOs of the Year, the 150 most-recently updated member lists will be included.