I fancy myself a bit of a head kick connoisseur. So yeah, I slightly enjoyed myself Saturday night during the main event of UFC on FX 7 in Sao Paulo, in which Vitor Belfort thwarted Michael Bisping’s latest title aspiration with a single domeside shinbone.
Once the smoke had cleared, and the custodians stood quietly push-brooming away the roasted ants, I realized I was involuntarily stroking my beard, which is how bearded men think. Sure, I mused, Belfort’s kick was terrific.
But it was merely the latest confection over a truly memorable 12-month run for the incomparable head-kick knockout. It’s been quite a stretch lately, has it not? An excellent vintage. And I, for one, want to drink in the aroma. The feet aroma.
So presented herein are the 10 best head kick KOs from January 2012 to January 2013. Relax and enjoy. For it is intoxicating. Especially since several of the slides contain video.
And by the way, if you think you know the full list going in, you may want to read anyway.