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Video: Killer kicks and sick spinning sh*t top UFC’s best KOs of 2022

The UFC has narrowed its list of top 2022 knockout candidates down to a four-KO shortlist.

The promotion this week unveiled the four finalists on its list for Knockout of the Year. Fans can vote for their favorite of the four through the UFC’s YouTube channel or social media platforms.

Two women and two men make up the final four, and more than they were brutal – and they all were – all the candidates seemed to come out of nowhere, making them nearly impossible to defend against.

Check out the four finalists on the UFC’s list below, as well as looks back at their aftermaths. In addition, you can see a recap of all four highlight-reel finishes in the video above.

Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson

Michael Chandler

Event: UFC 274
Date: May 7
Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix
Result: Michael Chandler def. Tony Ferguson via knockout (front kick) – Round 2, 0:17

Michael Chandler def. Tony Ferguson: Best photos

Michael Chandler def. Tony Ferguson: Social media reaction

Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards

Aug 20, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Kamaru Usman (red gloves) lays in the ring after being knocked out by Leon Edwards (blue gloves) during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Event: UFC 278
Date: Aug. 20
Location: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City
Result: Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman via knockout (head kick) – Round 5, 4:04

Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman: Best photos

Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman: Social media reaction

Luana Carolina vs. Molly McCann

Mar 19, 2022; London, UK; Luana Carolina (blue gloves) loses to Molly McCann during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports

Event: UFC Fight Night 204
Date: March 19
Location: The O2, London
Result: Molly McCann def. Luana Carolina via knockout (spinning back elbow) – Round 3, 1:52

Molly McCann def. Luana Carolina: Best photos

Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Zhang Weili

Jun 12, 2022; Singapore, SIN; Zhang Weili (red gloves) fights Joanna Jedrzejczyk (blue gloves) during UFC 275 at Singapore Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Miller-USA TODAY Sports

Event: UFC 275
Date: June 12
Location: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang
Result: Zhang Weili def. Joanna Jędrzejczyk via knockout (spinning backfist) – Round 2, 2:28

Zhang Weili def. Joanna Jedrzejczyk: Best photos

Zhang Weili def. Joanna Jedrzejczyk: Social media reaction

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