His opponent, Lyoto Machida, faked a kick and threw a jumping front kick to get the KO win in the second round. It was a real "karate kid" move that tops the list of the best knockouts of the year.

Just over a decade ago, the idea that the front kick could be used to knock an opponent out in the UFC was laughable, but it’s now responsible for some all-time classic knockouts.

Simple: with a Jumping Front Kick KO. That’s exactly what Lyoto Machida did to UFC legend and Hall of Fame member Randy Couture when the two met at UFC 129 back in April 2011.

Michael Chandler got back into the win column on Saturday night at UFC 274 when he knocked out Tony Ferguson with a brutal front kick in their lightweight bout.

It took David only a few moments to find her footing and launch a perfectly-timed front kick that slammed into Nayen’s face. It looked like Michael Chandler against Tony Ferguson all over again ...

Reverse Lunge with Front Kick. by The Editors of Women’s Health Published: Jun 27, 2011 3:44 PM EDT. Save Article. Media Platforms Design Team.