UFC Tampa video highlights: Price upkick KO’s Vick

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Check out this brutal finish that Niko Price scored on James Vick from his back on the UFC Tampa main card.

The UFC Tampa main card witnessed Niko Price score another knockout while on his back. After going right at his opponent James Vick, Price botched a takedown and wound up on his back. Just as Vick started to mount some offense of his own, Price clocked him with a savage upkick. The blow knocked out Vick upon impact, and then scored a couple of more blows before the referee had time to step in. What a crazy finish from one of the most crafty killers in the UFC!

Check out Tim Burke’s play-by-play of Niko Price’s nasty knockout of James Vick:

Round 1 – Price with a straight right immediately. Vick looks for a knee. Side kick from Vick. Price gets Vick to the mat. He lands a couple of shots while they jockey for position. Vick almost gets up but Price is all over him. Price with a knee and some body shots as Vick gets up. Vick reverses position when Price tries to get up. He starts landing big shots from the top. UPKICK! VICK IS OUT COLD! HOLY CRAP! Vick was just frozen in time, but completely out.

Niko Price defeated James Vick via KO (upkick), round 1