Gabriel Gonzaga scored the fourth fastest knockout in UFC heavyweight history as he defeated Dave Herman in 17 seconds.
As the fight opened, Herman used a push kick to create his distance and as he did this, Gonzaga landed a left hand that dropped Herman. Gonzaga landed several punches on the ground before referee Kim Winslow came in to call the fight.
Gonzaga (15-7) has won three of his four fights since coming back to the UFC and all of the wins have come by stoppage. Herman (21-6) has now lost four fights in a row and all of the losses have come by stoppage.
UFC 162 Results:
Gabriel Gonzaga def. Dave Herman via TKO (strikes) – Round 1 :17
Edson Barboza def. Rafaello Oliveira via TKO (leg kicks) – Round 2, 1:44
Brian Melancon def. Seth Baczynski via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:59
Mike Pierce def. David Mitchell via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:55