Brazil's legendary mixed martial arts fighter Anderson Silva was instrumental to the rise of UFC's middleweight division as he became a dominant champion from 2006 to 2013, which produced spectacular performances and finishes. This has opened the door for the 185-pound division to become a regular place for online sports betting through the UFC odds.
Alongside this dominance and popularity of Anderson Silva, other stars have emerged in the division, and they have shared the spotlight with spectacular finishes and wins. Today, I will look at the top five fastest finishes in UFC's middleweight division.
Mark Weir vs. Eugene Jackson – 10 Seconds
The record-holder for the fastest finish in UFC's middleweight division is Mark Weir, who knocked out Eugene Jackson just 10 seconds into the fight in July 2002 during the promotion's 38th event, which was dubbed the “Brawl at the Hall.” It was Weir's UFC debut after going 8-1 in his stint outside of the UFC.
Weir attempted an early axe kick, but it was only a decoy as it allowed him to close the distance against the backpedaling Jackson. The “Wizard” then unleashed a vicious straight right-hand punch on Jackson's chin. The punch sent him down the canvas, and Weir delivered three more punches on the ground to secure the victory.