I Understand that was my fault for mentioning online career modes instead of other modes, and for not focusing on the exact badge you were enquiring about.
If you have reached 100 KOs and the Epic KO Accolade still hasn't unlocked, you are likely encountering a known tracking issue in UFC 5. Here is what is likely going on and how to address it:
Mode Mismatch: Accolades for 'Ranked Championships' are strictly tracked in the standard Ranked Online mode. KOs earned in Online Career, Quick Match, or Stand and Bang (even if played in its own ranked mode) typically do not count toward this specific challenge.
Tracking Delay & Bugs: There are widespread reports of Accolades (like the 1,000-fight or Division 20 badges) failing to unlock immediately or getting 'stuck.' Progress bars in the challenges menu may lag behind your actual career stats.
Opponent Quits: In many cases, if an opponent quits after being knocked down but before the official KO animation and referee stoppage finishes, the win may count for your record, but the KO stat for the Accolade might not register.
Things to try to resolve issue
Check the Progress Bar: Go to the Challenges menu rather than just your 'Fight History' to see the official counter for that specific Accolade.
Restart the game: Sometimes the server needs a 'refresh' to push the unlock. Completely close and restart the game to see if the badge appears in your inventory.
Manual Unlock: For some accolades, you must manually 'claim' the reward in the Challenges or Punch Card menu before it becomes available in the 'Customize Player Card' section.
Reaching 100 KOs only to have the Epic KO Accolade stay locked must be annoying asf. I hope this helps! 🙏