9 Biggest Slams In UFC History

One of the most highlight-worthy moves in mixed martial arts is the rare and polarizing slam. The UFC has been known to feature some of the most incredible slams in mixed martial arts history. Some of these slams have led to incredible finishes that will never be forgotten by UFC fans around the world

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The slam is predominantly a wrestling tactic that forces the slammers opponent into an uncomfortable position and generally results in gaining a formidable positional advantage for the fighter on top. Expect the slam to continue to make appearances throughout MMA as the sport continuously grows in popularity.

9 Eddie Wineland vs Ken Stone (Eddie Wineland wins via KO/TKO, Slam)

After a successful stint as a WEC competitor, Eddie Wineland joined the UFC back in 2011. Unfortunately, he has not found the same success in the UFC as he did in the WEC. Wineland has compiled a 6-9 record as a bantamweight. Despite this, Wineland still holds one of the most memorable slams in WEC history when he took on Ken Stone at WEC 53. During this time, World Extreme Cagefighting was owned by UFC's parent company, Zuffa.

Stone aggressively tried to engage in a choke attempt before Wineland thunderously slammed him into the canvas and earned "Knockout of the Night" honors. The Indiana native has compiled 15 wins via knockout throughout his professional career, but his slam victory over Stone remains his most famous.

8 Gray Maynard vs Rob Emerson (Ends in a No Contest)

When Gray Maynard and Rob Emerson met the UF 5 Finale back in June of 2007, nobody could have predicted a bizarre no contest result. Maynard executed a double-leg slam that resulted in Emerson tapping out almost instantly.

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However, the slam resulted in Maynard knocking himself out simultaneously, resulting in a no contest ending. Despite the odd ending, this bout and the slam that took place is certainly a part of UFC history.

7 Matt Hughes vs Frank Trigg II (Matt Hughes wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke)

The rivalry between Matt Hughes and Frank Trigg is one the most memorable welterweight storylines in UFC history. The pair truly despised one another which translated into two wildly entertaining title bouts during Hughes' time as champion.

The pair met in a rematch back at UFC 52. After a back-and-forth exchange, Trigg landed what looked like a low blow that allowed him to secure a rear-naked choke attempt as Hughes struggled to recover. Hughes was able to escape in extraordinary fashion, proceeding to lift Trigg and carry him across the Octagon before viciously slamming him to the ground. The former champion went on to submit Trigg and retain his title in a bout that is considered one of the best fights in UFC history.

6 Dominique Steele vs Dong Hyun Ma (Steele wins via KO Slam)

Steele's slam KO victory over Ma is rarely talked about as the former welterweight had a relatively short and unsuccessful career in the UFC. However, the slam KO he was able to pull off in the third round back in November 2015 is a thing of legend.

Steele was able to wrestle Ma towards the cage where he proceeded to secure a double leg and lift Ma well over his head, slamming him hard into canvas. He followed up with two unnecessary elbows to the face of Ma before the referee quickly rushed over to call an end to the bout.

5 Daniel Cormier vs Dan Henderson (Cormier wins via Submission Rear Naked Choke)

Of all the slams in UFC history, this might just be the most prolific despite the bout not ending via slam knockout. No one had been able to out-wrestle Dan Henderson in the UFC until Daniel Cormier entered the cage back at UFC 173.

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Cormier would dominate Henderson using his wrestling all three rounds with relative ease. In round three, he aggressively pursued a single-leg takedown which resulted in another iconic Cormier slam that saw Henderson powerfully hurled towards the canvas with utter force.

4 Gabriel Benitez vs Humberto Bandenay (Benitez wins via KO Slam)

Slamming your opponent towards the canvas as strongly as possible is not a widely used defense tactic when caught in an armbar. Gabriel Benitez found himself in defense mode once Bandenay grabbed a hold of his arm, keen on securing the submission finish.

Benitez had other plans and proceeded to lift his opponent off the ground and execute a slam that resulted in a first-round KO for the California native. On May 19, 2018, Gabriel left UFC Fight Night 129 as the victor.

3 Rose Namajunas vs Jessica Andrade (Andrade wins via KO Slam)

At first glance, the slam KO victory for Andrade was truly terrifying due to the way that Namajunas fell on her head. Thankfully, she did not suffer any serious damage and was able to fully recover.

Andrade was able to steal the belt from "Thug Rose" when she pulled off an incredible slam in round two to secure the victory, earning the title of most iconic slam victory in women's mixed martial arts history. This fight happened at UFC 237 on May 11, 2019. Jessica defeated Rose for the Women's Strawweight Championship.

2 Robbie Lawler vs Ben Askren (Askren wins via Submission Bulldog Choke)

Many UFC fans were curious as to how Ben Askren would fair against UFC competition after years of dominance in Bellator and ONE. In his first bout as a UFC welterweight, Askren met former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in what would be a clashing of styles due to Askren's wrestling and Lawler's punching power.

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Instead, it was Lawler who was able to execute a powerful slam on Askren early in round one and almost secure a TKO victory. However, Askren recovered and was able to secure a submission victory while officially announcing his arrival to the UFC.

1 Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton (Hughes wins via KO Slam)

Matt Hughes had compiled a whopping 29-3 record in MMA before earning himself a title shot against the first UFC Canadian UFC Champion in Carlos Newton. In the second round, Newton attempted a triangle choke that quickly got Hughes' attention. Hughes proceeded to lift Newton and walk him towards the other side of the cage, stunning fans with his immense strength.

After resting on the cage in stalemate, Hughes strategically slammed Newton right under himself, resulting in a slam KO victory. This would be one of Hughes's many notable victories throughout his UFC career.