Certain fighters have nailed the knack of incapacitating opponents with liver shots and it looks Amir Elzhurkaev has got the technique down to a tee.
The Russian went full-on Bas Rutten as he targeted the body of Dmitrity Tomaev at Absolute Championship Berkut 34 in Russia.
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The flashiness of the finish would lead you to believe that it came from an experienced and wily pro but Elzhurkaev was actually making his professional debut when he faked with his lead leg and touched the solar plexus of Tomaev before he took to the air and smashed his right heel into his unsuspecting foe.
Tomaev hit the deck, the referee jumped in and we have one more glorious spinning back kick to add the collection.
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