Throughout the years, there have been many wild finishes in the UFC. Fans have seen spinning wheel kicks, crane kicks and many other variations of fight-ending blows using the legs. But interestingly enough, the up-kick from the bottom hasn’t been as effective as many other kicks, and for good reason. It’s tough to generate power while laying on your back, and there’s little mobility to place a kick on the right spot to cause damage. Related Niko Price says he's signed new four-fight contract with the UFC Niko Price on rare upkick knockout at UFC Tampa: 'Who else does that?' 'People's champ' Jon Fitch contemplating retirement after Bellator 220 draw Yet, two fighters in the UFC’s welterweight division have been able to pick up wins using up-kicks.
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Video: Watch the only two up-kick finishes in UFC history – MMA Junkie