5 best UFC knockouts of May 2022

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UFC fans enjoyed yet another month of thrilling action in May as the MMA leader delivered three solid fight cards, comprising some excellent individual performances and finishes.

We even witnessed a sure-shot 'Knockout of the Year' contender, but more on that later.

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The promotion kicked off the month with UFC 274 in Phoenix, Arizona, and followed up the pay-per-view with two Fight Night events at the Apex facility in Las Vegas. Over the course of these events, fans witnessed some truly memorable knockouts, which have been ranked below.

Here are the five best knockouts of May 2022.

#5. Michael Johnson def. Alan Patrick – UFC Vegas 54

Michael Johnson owns one of the weirdest professional records you'll ever see. Coming into 2022, the American's record stood at 19-17, despite holding wins over the likes of Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson and Edson Barboza.

Johnson is one of the most inconsistent fighters on the roster. After his unanimous decision victory over Artem Lobov back in 2018, 'The Menace' lost his next four bouts and came into his UFC Vegas 54 matchup opposite Brazilian lightweight Alan Patrick desperate to break his losing streak.

He returned to the win column in emphatic fashion, knocking out Patrick to pick up his first win in over four years.

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The first round was an evenly contested affair, as both fighters enjoyed moments of success in the striking exchanges. Johnson finished the round in a strong position, taking his opponent down and dominating from top position for the final minute of the opening frame.

Patrick struggled with Johnson's hand-speed throughout the bout. A little under four minutes into the second round, the Brazilian got caught with a powerful left hook, which put him to sleep.

It was Johnson's first knockout victory in over six years.

Michael Johnson pulled himself from a “dark hole” with much-needed KO. 💥

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