Top UFC Head Kick Knockouts of All Time

Few things in MMA are as clean and terrifying as a well-timed head kick knockout — and this compilation delivers the best of the best. From the legendary finish by Gabriel Gonzaga against Mirko Cro Cop to the surgical violence of Alex Pereira in the rematch with Jiří Procházka, these are the knockouts that live forever.

You’ll also see highlight-reel chaos from fighters like Muslim Salikhov, Aleksandar Rakić, and Michael Chandler, whose front kick KO of Tony Ferguson still echoes in UFC highlight reels. These moments aren’t just about athleticism — they’re about timing, violence, and the thin line between winning and going out cold.

With UFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree right around the corner and two explosive strikers like Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree set to throw down, now’s the perfect time to relive the art of the head kick — where a single strike rewrites careers.