When the UFC bantamweight division is being discussed, names such as Dominick Cruz, Renan Barao, T.J. Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt are mentioned as they carved out their respective place in the elite company of fighters to ever compete in the 135-pound weight class. These former champions were also responsible for several UFC fight odds that fans were able to bet on.
Aside from these iconic athletes and former champions, the bantamweight division is also home to some of the fastest finishes in the UFC, which makes UFC betting more exciting as fans can put wagers on their MMA odds.
Today, I listed down the top five fastest finishes in UFC bantamweight history that we have witnessed so far.
Erik Perez vs. Ken Stone – 17 Seconds
Mexico's Erik Perez set the record for the fastest finish in UFC bantamweight history when he knocked out Ken Stone in 17 seconds of their fight in August 2012. It was Perez's second UFC fight after winning his debut over John Albert in June 2012 via armbar submission in the first round of their Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale match.