Introduction

Of course, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has witnessed many epic battles, but some just really were too huge, brutal, and unpredictable. This fight has marked the sport so much that it has really made spines creep down the back of a person. So, let's get into the scariest fights in the history of UFC where we will analyze the major event situations, fighters' strengths, and what was really scary about those massive fights.

1. Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz (UFC 196)

The nearly-attempted and desired rematch was rather marred by a postfight brawl, but for the fight, Khabib Nurmagomedov made it a dominating performance against McGregor through superior grappling and wrestling skills. It was a fight intensified with chaotic aftermath that would never leave anyone's memory.

3. Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen (UFC 117)

Perhaps one of the greatest finishes in MMA history, Chael Sonnen dominated Anderson Silva in a four and a half round contest. In fact, from the opening bell Sonnen dictated the pace of the fight by showing wrestling and some effective ground-and-pound for nearly twenty five minutes with controlling the fight, but in the fifth round, Silva's tenacity and tactical wizardry played a role when he submitted the Oregon native to pull off the miraculous victory. After all, this kind of fight showed the world just how great of an artist Silva is in a huge way.

4. Francis Ngannou vs. Alistair Overeem (UFC 218)

Ngannou put everything on full display during this fight: his devastating knockout power. He saw Overeem crash to the canvas with just one bone-crunching punch while the crowd stood there in awe. And this assented Ngannou as one of the hardest hitters in UFC history.

5. Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson (UFC 165)

This five-round war was a classic battle between two of the best light heavyweights of all time. Gustafsson took Jones to the extreme, but the difference in skill and Jones's championship experience ultimately made him the winner. A battle worth watching for it testified to the toughness and determination of the fighters.

6. Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega (UFC 231)

Holloway dominated this savage fight through Ortega, flaunting his striking and cardio. Ortega appeared in the toughness, surviving the storm, but it was simply helpless against Holloway's unstoppable pressure and superior skill.

7. Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker (UFC 243)

Adesanya knocked out Whittaker to make one of the standout performances in UFC history. With the speed and power combined with precision, Adesanya delivered a stream of strikes that he unleashed to befall the devastation of Whittaker. This made him one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.

8. Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor (UFC 194)

Perhaps the most astonishing moment in the UFC history is that Conor McGregor knocked out Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds, taking the featherweight title and becoming a global superstar. Aldo was undefeated nearly ten years when he was caught cold by one very fast left hand from McGregor that crashed him to the ground. This fight changed the UFC's landscape, and this position will be cemented as one of the greatest iconic sports figures ever.

9. Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz (UFC 47)

This legendary feud generated a number of the most memorable battles in UFC history. Their third encounter at UFC 47 was a war, brutal in all senses, which Liddell won with a devastating knockout in the third round. The fight was a testament to the toughness and determination of both fighters.

10. Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir (UFC 100)

This rematch was widely expected, and this one didn't let down. Lesnar had way out from the early start with Mir. The fight ended in a devastating ground-and-pound attack on Mir. The fight proved Lesnar's fantastic power and athleticism; he is considered one of the few great heavyweight giants that have ever occurred in the history of the UFC.

Conclusion

The top 10 fights express the climax of excitement and great skill of the UFC and unpredictability that catches attention, opens windows for new generations of fighters, and places UFC at the front of mixed martial arts organizations in the world. With this majestic growth, all we can look forward to is perhaps even more chilling and breathtaking fights that will follow this heraldic list.