upkick

Dives in the straight-legged pike position take longer, for instance, because the upkick of the legs momentarily holds the body suspended.

Now Diving: Sir Isaac Newton Barry Newman 2008

Not entirely a true statement: He bested Miller on points two years ago in Japan, and a rematch ended in controversy when Miller cut him with an illegal upkick that forced the bout's stoppage.

SI.com 2011

Welterweight Matt Riddle won by disqualification after taking an illegal upkick from Greg Soto (7-1) at 1: 30 of the third round.

Sportsnet.ca - Sports News 2010

Greg Soto via disqualification (illegal upkick) - Round 3

Five Ounces of Pain Cory Brady 2010

DQ'd for an illegal upkick, Silva maintains the rules were not properly communicated before the fight.

Ottawa Sun 2010

While escaping a triangle choke, Soto hits Riddle with an illegal upkick flooring him.

FOXSports.com News 2010

- New Jersey native Greg Soto (7-1) was disqualified versus Matthew Riddle (4-1) at 1: 30 of the third round in their welterweight bout, after connecting with a vicious - and illegal - upkick while Riddle had him mounted.

canada.com Top Stories 2010

Vera was able to kick him off (legally) the first time, but shortly thereafter it was an illegal upkick from the bottom that forced referee Herb Dean to take away a point.

MMA Mania MMAmania.com 2010

- New Jersey native Greg Soto (7-1) was disqualified versus Matthew Riddle (4-1) at 1: 30 of the third round in their welterweight bout, after connecting with a vicious - and illegal - upkick while Riddle had him mounted.

canada.com Top Stories 2010

Saunders with an upkick as Fitch steps out of open guard.

FOXSports.com News 2010