In mixed martial arts, leg kicks are among the most fierce and impactful tools. They can significantly reduce an opponent’s movement, alter the pace of the match and accumulate damage as the fight progresses. Knockouts and submissions may steal the spotlight but leg kicks reveal the deeper strategy of MMA. Karol Rosa holds the record for the most leg kicks landed in a single UFC fight with 95 successful strikes against Irene Aldana.
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Top 5 Most Leg Kicks Landed in a Single UFC Fight
Here are the top 5 fighters with the most leg kicks landed in a single UFC fight, showcasing relentless striking precision inside the octagon.
| Rank | Fighter | Opponent | Leg Kicks Landed |
| 1 | Karol Rosa | Irene Aldana | 95 |
| 2 | Joanna Jedrzejczyk | Michelle Waterson | 76 |
| 3 | Joselyne Edwards | Ramona Pascual | 76 |
| 4 | Chris Gutierrez | Song Yadong | 76 |
| 5 | Joanna Jedrzejczyk | Jessica Andrade | 75 |
Karol Rosa vs. Irene Aldana (95 Leg Kicks Landed)
Event: UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington
Date: Dec 16, 2023
Karol Rosa made history at UFC 296 when she smashed the record for most leg kicks in a single UFC fight landing 95 against Irene Aldana. Rosa’s relentless kicks damaged Aldana’s front leg. Yet Aldana stayed strong, leaned on her boxing skills and earned the unanimous decision victory. The match was a three-round battle highlighting Rosa’s incredible striking volume and Aldana’s determination.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Michelle Waterson (76 Leg Kicks Landed)
Event: UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson
Date: Oct 12, 2019
Joanna Jedrzejczyk proved she’s among the greatest strikers of all time when she defeated Michelle Waterson at UFC Fight Night in 2019. She delivered 180 significant strikes while Waterson managed only 58 strikes. In addition to her boxing and kickboxing skills, Joanna incorporated a fierce leg-kick strategy landing 76 leg kicks. Her unyielding striking volume and skilled kickboxing led to a convincing 50-45 unanimous decision victory.
Joselyne Edwards vs. Ramona Pascual (76 Leg Kicks Landed)
Event: UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka
Date: Jun 11, 2022
Joselyne Edwards displayed her impressive leg‑kick skills at UFC 275 by delivering a total of 76 leg kicks to Ramona Pascual. She achieved an accuracy rate of almost 90% and outperformed Pascual with a striking count of 175 to 65 overall. Edwards secured a decisive unanimous decision victory showcasing that her most powerful asset is her leg-kick volume.
Chris Gutierrez vs. Song Yadong (76 Leg Kicks Landed)
Event: UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez
Date: Dec 9, 2023
Chris Gutierrez unleashed a flurry of leg kicks at UFC Fight Night 233 by hitting Song Yadong with 76 of them. His accuracy was remarkable at 84% and he relentlessly targeted Song’s lead leg throughout the fight. Song remained strategic and dominated the ground game for more than 11 minutes to secure a clear unanimous decision victory.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Jessica Andrade (75 Leg Kicks Landed)
Event: UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos
Date: May 13, 2017
Joanna Jedrzejczyk made her mark in the record books at UFC 211 by landing 75 leg kicks with an amazing 96% accuracy against Jessica Andrade. She significantly outstruck Andrade 225 to 94 in total strikes and her Muay Thai techniques effectively neutralized Andrade’s power. With this impressive performance, Joanna became the only fighter to be featured twice in the top five leg-kick leaders.
