UFC has flourished the the game of mixed-martial arts on a great level. Many fighters around the world have performed in the UFC Octagon. This octagon battles are vicious as fighters use every weapon in their arsenal. From lightning speed punches to spin kicks, every fighter uses some unique combinations to knock out his/her opponent. Today, we will look at the Top 20 UFC Kicks of All time that slayed many fighters to sleep. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSports.IN
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1. Jorge Masvidal vs Ben Askren UFC 239 (Flying Knee)
Jorge Masvidal scored the fastest knockout in UFC history when he knocked out Ben Askren. The welterweight bout took place at UFC 239 when Masvidal delivered a flying to his opponent to end the match in just 5 seconds in the first round. One of the best knockouts of the decade, Masvidal rose to fame with this epic KO.
2. Michael Chandler vs Tony Ferguson UFC 274 (Front Kick)
At UFC 274, Michael Chandler did the unthinkable when he faced the legendary Tony Ferguson. After struggling the first round with Ferguson, Michael Chandler delivered a Front Kick to knockout Ferguson out cold. This knockout was so hard that Ferguson didn’t get up for a few minutes. It was a straight front kick on the jaw that gave Chandler his victory.
3. Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort UFC 126 (Front Kick)
Anderson Silva defended his UFC title against Vitor Belfort at UFC 126. This fight ended up in a quick first round win for Silva after a devastating front kick. Silva did take some time to analyze Belfort’s moments and then he struck with a kick knocking him out cold. This was a jaw dropping moment for the UFC fans as Belfort was on his best time in the UFC.
4. Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman UFC 278 (Kick)
Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman was one of the biggest fights in 2022. The fight was totally dominated by Kamaru Usman who was destined to retain his UFC Welterweight title until Edwards made a last minute knockout in the final round. This came as a shock for many fans as Usman was knockout cold who was unable to get up for a few minutes. This side kick granted Leon Edwards the UFC Welterweight title defeating one of the toughest welterweight fighter.
5. Edson Barboza vs Beneil Dariush UFC Fight Night (Flying Knee)
In 2017, Edson Barboza faced Beneil Dariush in the main event of UFC Fight Night. Beneil Dariush tried to maintian his distance during his fight with Barboza. However, the Brazilian mixed martial artist slid in with a flying knee from no where to knock out his opponent. This was a quick knockout in the second round as Dariush was unable to continue after the vicious knee that landed right on his face.
6. Renan Barao vs Eddie Wineland UFC 165 (Spin Kick)
At UFC 165, Renan Barao defended his UFC Interim Bantamweight Title against Eddie Wineland. This fight lasted for 2 rounds when Renan Barao landed a spin kick to take down Eddie Wineland. Following the kick, he attacked Wineland with full force to knock him out.
7.. Edson Barboza vs Dan Hooker UFC Fight Night (Spin Kick)
In 2018, Edson Barboza faced Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Fight Night. This fight ended in the 3rd round where both men were totally drained. In the 3rd round, Barboza landed a brutal spin kick to Hooker’s gut following which he was unable to continue.
8. Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor UFC 257 (Calf Kicks)
At UFC 257, Dustin Poirier faced Conor McGregor in a big fight. It was McGregor’s return after a short hiatus where he received a brutal beatdown from the Diamond. The match turned out to be a hard battle for McGregor as he struggled from the calf kicks that Poirier landed. The brutal calf kicks played a key role in defeating Conor McGregor which slowed his moments. This was the first time McGregor was knocked out in the UFC.
9. Jose Aldo vs Faber WEC 48 (Leg Kicks)
Jose Aldo defended the UFC featherweight title against Faber in a much-anticipated. The match ended up in a unanimous decision win for Jose Aldo, however, he earned majority of the points with his leg kicks. His leg kicks played a major role in the bout where Faber was taken down and was not able to capatalize against Aldo. Eventually, Faber struggled to deliver perfect punches due to Aldo’s incoming kicks.
10. Justin Gaethje vs Khabib Nurmagomedov UFC 254 (Leg Kicks)
At UFC 254, Justin Gaethje faced Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title. This was Khabib’s last fight in the UFC which indeed he won. However, Justin was on the brink to overpower the champion when he landed leg kicks which bother Khabib in the fight. With some handful kicks, Gaethje was able to push the Eagle back. This was the second time Khabib struggled during a fight.
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