Top 5: Fastest non-injury UFC flyweight knockouts

Dustin Ortiz's 15-second KO of Hector Sandoval leads the list of quickest finishes in the division's history.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The article highlights the five fastest non-injury knockouts in the history of the UFC flyweight division, with Dustin Ortiz's 15-second finish of Hector Sandoval topping the list. The piece also covers knockouts by Jesus Santos Aguilar, Henry Cejudo, Su Mudaerji, and Kleydson Rodrigues.

Why it matters

These lightning-fast knockouts showcase the incredible power and skill of the UFC's flyweight fighters, providing fans with some of the most thrilling moments in the division's history. The article sheds light on the elite level of competition and the unpredictable nature of the flyweight class.

The details

Dustin Ortiz's 15-second KO of Hector Sandoval at UFC Fight Night 114 in 2017 remains the fastest non-injury finish in UFC flyweight history. Ortiz caught the aggressive Sandoval moving forward and landed a devastating overhand right, followed by two more punches to end the fight. Other top finishes include Jesus Santos Aguilar's 17-second KO of Shannon Ross at UFC 290, Henry Cejudo's 32-second TKO of T.J. Dillashaw at UFC Fight Night 143, Su Mudaerji's 44-second KO of Malcolm Gordon at UFC on ESPN 18, and Kleydson Rodrigues' 59-second TKO of Shannon Ross at UFC 284.

  • Dustin Ortiz vs. Hector Sandoval - UFC Fight Night 114, August 15, 2017
  • Jesus Santos Aguilar vs. Shannon Ross - UFC 290, July 8, 2023
  • Henry Cejudo vs. T.J. Dillashaw - UFC Fight Night 143, January 19, 2019
  • Su Mudaerji vs. Malcolm Gordon - UFC on ESPN 18, November 28, 2020
  • Kleydson Rodrigues vs. Shannon Ross - UFC 284, February 11, 2023

The players

Dustin Ortiz

A Duke Roufus protégé and former Tachi Palace Fights titleholder who holds the record for the fastest non-injury knockout in UFC flyweight history.

Hector Sandoval

A former Tachi Palace Fights titleholder who was on the receiving end of Ortiz's lightning-fast knockout.

Jesus Santos Aguilar

A Dana White's Contender Series graduate who scored a 17-second KO of Shannon Ross at UFC 290.

Shannon Ross

A former Eternal MMA champion who was knocked out by both Aguilar and Rodrigues in the UFC flyweight division.

Henry Cejudo

The reigning UFC flyweight champion who scored a 32-second TKO of T.J. Dillashaw in a title fight.

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The takeaway

These highlight-reel knockouts showcase the incredible power and skill of the UFC's flyweight fighters, providing fans with some of the most thrilling moments in the division's history. The unpredictable nature of the flyweight class is on full display, as even the slightest mistake can lead to a lightning-fast finish.