The 7 best kickers in the UFC today

Anthony Pettis

Pettis: Poetry in Motion. Ben Henderson is the Unfortunate Victim

If I told you that UFC and classical music goes hand in hand you would surely think of me as a madman. But have you watched a clip of Anthony Pettis’s kicks in slow motion? It is pure bliss. You can feel Für Elise playing inside your head.

Pettis fights for the audience. He regularly interacts with his fans and knows how to keep them entertained. Back in the era of WEC, Pettis pulled off his legendary Showtime kick on Dan Henderson. Such was the awesomeness of the kick that many conspiracy theories came up on the internet claiming it was a hoax. However, Pettis remained unfazed and continued his showboating in UFC.

He has been defeated in his last three fights, but he knows that if he manages to execute his kicks perfectly, then there is no stopping him. He has many years ahead of him.

According to the man himself: “My fight style is very flashy. I grew up doing TKD and I never tried to one-up myself in any of my fights. Flashy moves just happen when I see the opportunity.” He also revealed that he is a big fan of Anderson Silva. When asked about what was his favourite finish in MMA, Pat came the reply: “Anderson Silva, front kick to the face.”

He is also very honest about his opponents. He feels that Jose Aldo is the best fighter in the Lightweight division. Ahead of everyone else. He replied on Reddit: “I don't think my body kicks are my strength, nor do I think his low kicks are his strength. I think we're both strikers and it's going to be very entertaining for the fans.”

Apart from his trademark Showtime Kick, Pettis has a wide range of flashy moves such as the Cartwheel Kick, the Hurricane Kick, and the Low Kick. And we can safely say that when Pettis retires, his highlight reel will be something to watch.

It’s Showtime!

Watch the best kick in MMA History, courtesy Anthony Pettis, here: