MMA Knockout of the Day: The Upkick of Doom |

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This went down last Sunday at ProFC Union Nation Cup 13 in the Ukraine. Byakhtiyar Abbasov tries to set up a leg-lock off a scramble, and Igor Sliusarchuk axe-kicks him in the jaw not once, but twice. Even while unconscious, Abbasov refuses to let go of that mouthpiece. Sliusarchuck now joins the MMA Upkick Hall of Fame, alongside Renzo Gracie, Gegard Mousasi, and Anderson Silva.

Upkicks in MMA

Upkicks from the bottom are one of the most dangerous counters a grounded fighter has, and finishes like this one show why. Rules on striking a downed opponent vary between promotions, but kicks from the bottom are legal almost everywhere.

The fact that the fighter kept hold of the leg lock while unconscious is a testament to how grappling instincts can take over even when a fighter is out on their feet, or on their back.