The Unforgiving Octagon: 10 UFC Career Crashes

Chuck Liddell: From dominant champ to brutal KO losses.

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BJ Penn: Legendary but ended with a long losing streak.

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Renan Barao: P4P contender who never recovered after losing his title.

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Anderson Silva: Historic reign ended by leg break and decline.

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Tony Ferguson: Long win streak shattered, then a significant losing streak.

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Tyron Woodley: Champ who lost his belt and then had multiple one-sided losses, including to Jake Paul.

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Ronda Rousey: Dominant reign ended by back-to-back KO losses and retirement.

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Cody Garbrandt: Bantamweight champ who suffered a string of knockout losses.

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Rashad Evans: Former champ whose career faded due to injuries and inconsistent performances.

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Frank Mir: Two-time heavyweight champ with late-career KO losses and a USADA suspension.

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