Top 5 Loudest UFC Arena Reactions in History
UFC events are known to be some of the most exciting, especially when you’re in a live crowd. However, there are some that ‘go harder’ than others.
UFC fans love a good cheer – a fighter getting dropped, a submission reversal and a cheeky taunt can get the crowd screaming on top of their lungs.
This post looks at some of the loudest UFC crowd reactions of all time.
Edwards vs Usman 2
In what was one of the greatest comebacks in the sports history, Leon Edwards’ left kick was heard around the world – winning him the welterweight championship.
McGregor vs Aldo
At UFC 194, Conor Mcgregor signed his name in the history books forever by becoming the 1st Irish champion and securing the fastest finish in a UFC title fight.
The 13-second knockout was the perfect spice to cause over 16,000 eager fans to roar.
Holloway vs Gaethje
Still on last-minute finishes, Holloway’s poetic victory at UFC 300 with just one second to end the fight will go down as one of the best moments in the sport.
Holloway in the last second of the fight motioned to Justin Gaethje to stand and trade in the pocket – this served him well as he managed to secure the knockout and get the fans out of their seats.
Gane vs Tuivasa
The French came in their numbers for the UFC’s 1st event in the country where heavyweight fighter Cyril Gane faced off against Tai Tuivasa in the main event.
The crowd’s chants in support of their hometown fighter Gane was so spirited that even his opponent acknowledged the moment.
At the end, Gane had his hands raised after a third-round KO leaving thousand of French fans celebrating.
Aldo vs Mendes
Brazilian fans are some of the wildest fans on the planet. At UFC 142 which took place in Rio, you could expect the to represent their own Jose Aldo who held the featherweight strap at the time.
After his win via knee strike, Aldo jumped out of the octagon to celebrate with his fans.