Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, the greatest kicker that the sport of MMA has ever known, will be co-headlining UFC 103 in Dallas this Saturday.
While the Croatian chose to focus on his hand strikes in his last outing, he will have to use all the tools in his arsenal to defeat one of the most dangerous heavyweight strikers around.
In honor of Mirko's legendary kicks and all that they have done for our sport and highlight reels all over the world, I bring you today a list celebrating the top ten kickers currently in the UFC.
Enjoy, and may Mirko and his fellow kickers continue to shock, scare, and inspire us for years to come.
*photo from UFC.com
No. 10: Antoni Hardonk- Heavyweight
This Dutch heavyweight is renowned for his devastating leg kicks. While Antoni's ground game leaves a bit to be desired, he is a UFC veteran and will be a stern test to anyone who steps in the cage against him.
He makes up for his lack of diversity with his power and technique. Just watch his fights against Sherman Pendergarst and Colin Robinson where his ability to control fights with his kicks becomes evident.
In his next bout, at UFC 104, Hardonk will find himself in a strange situation as he actually faces a superior kicker than himself in the man ranked directly ahead of him on this list...
No. 9: Patrick Barry- Heavyweight
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