LiverKick Guest Commentary at BloodyElbow.com

Tuesday, 19 April 2011 05:39

Written by Fraser Coffeen

A quick plug to throw out there: make sure you swing over to visit our friends at BloodyElbow.com to read the latest entry in their excellent Judo Chop series.  Judo Chop breaks down the techniques used in MMA fights, and is always a good read.  The latest takes a look at the great kicking arsenal used by John Makdessi at UFC 124, and features some quest commentray from yours truly.  A quick sample:

"One of the chief techniques Makdessi employs is the side kick. You see this kick used from time to time, but it's rare in MMA that you see anyone use it as effectively as Makdessi does here. The side kick is typically thrown from the lead leg, turning your body so that you are perpendicular to your opponent's body. Often it's used almost like a jab, or a front kick, as a way to keep your opponent back. Makdessi uses it in the much more aggressive style. The key to his technique is in his rear leg. Note the way Makdessi jumps forward with his rear leg before throwing the kick. He brings that back leg all the way up to where his front leg was, while at the same time throwing that front leg as the kick. This gives him the momentum to kick through Audinwood, so that the point of impact on his kick is far past Audinwood's body."

For the full analysis, plus an army of gifs to help illustrate the points, read the full article.  Would love to hear your comments!

Photo by Josh Hedges, Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

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