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- February 22, 2020
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Every Slam Finish
Relive every finish via slam in UFC history. The first slam finish occured at UFC 16 in 1998 thanks to Frank Shamrock and most recently at UFC 237 last year by Jessica Andrade to become UFC champion.
What is a slam finish in MMA and how does it differ from other finishes?
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been hosting some of the most memorable and exciting mixed martial arts (MMA) fights for decades. One of the most spectacular finishes in a fight is the slam. A slam is a technique that involves lifting and slamming one’s opponent onto the mat. It not only displays a fighter’s raw strength but can also result in an immediate stoppage of the bout.
Throughout UFC’s history, there have been many slam finishes that have left fans in awe. In this article, we will take a look at each and every slam finish in UFC history.
The first UFC slam finish occurred at UFC 2 in 1994 when Patrick Smith lifted Ray Wizard and slammed him onto the mat, knocking him out. Since then, there have been many notable slam finishes.
At UFC 11, Mark Coleman made UFC history by slam-knocking out Julian Sanchez in under a minute. Coleman continued his success at UFC 12 when he slammed Dan Severn and rendered him unconscious.
One of the most iconic slam finishes in UFC history occurred at UFC 17 when Dan Henderson lifted and slammed Carlos Newton onto the mat, knocking him out cold. Henderson’s next slam finish wouldn’t come until over 10 years later at PRIDE 33 when he lifted Ryo Chonan and landed a devastating slam that ended the fight.
At UFC 20, the legendary Matt Hughes delivered his first of three slam finishes when he slammed Almeida onto the mat, forcing the ref to stop the fight. Hughes went on to have two more slam finishes at UFC 36 and UFC 63, solidifying his status as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history.
Other notable slam finishes include Tito Ortiz’s slam knockout of Evan Tanner at UFC 30, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s memorable slam finish of Ricardo Arona at PRIDE Final Conflict 2004, and many others.
But not all slam finishes come in the form of a knockout. At UFC 22, Frank Shamrock slammed his opponent Igor Zinoviev and broke his collarbone, ending the bout. Similarly, at UFC 155, Phil Davis slammed Wagner Prado and forced him to retire due to injury.
In conclusion, slam finishes have played a significant role in UFC history and have provided some of the most exhilarating moments in MMA. From Patrick Smith’s first slam finish to Matt Hughes’ legendary slams, these moments have become part of UFC folklore. As UFC continues to grow, one can only imagine what spectacular slam finish moments are yet to come.
