The upside-down man pictured above—UFC heavyweight Shawn Jordan—weighs north of 260 pounds.
He’s kind of athletic. There’s something special about a man that big doing things that physically taxing, and today, I’d like to shine some light on the big fellas who perform impressive feats of skill and athleticism inside the UFC Octagon.
One of the flashiest ways to finish a fight inside the cage is via head kick, and there have been some spectacular showcases of shin colliding with skull throughout the UFC’s history.
Let’s take a look back through the archives and pick out the top five most impressive head-kick knockouts in the UFC’s heavyweight division.
To rank, I’ll use a combination of factors, including:
- Degree of difficulty
- Quality of opposition
- Timeliness (a big-time comeback KO would score higher than a betting favorite knocking out a massive underdog)
- Impact
Ready to see how it shakes out? Click on to begin the show.