The uppercut has remained one of the most satisfying basic attacks Mortal Kombat has had to offer. Its chunky arcade logic has been a go-to for free hits, launchers, and even time efficient finishing moves -- but does it work in real life? The latest episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat is here to answer that question! Watch:

The Science of Mortal Kombat has been dragging the fantastic over-the-top attacks of Mortal Kombat into the cold light of day to bludgeon them with real-world practicality. After slaying several fatalities it's time to test one of MK's most iconic moves: Scorpion's so-called spear! GET OVER HERE (and watch):

The Science of Mortal Kombat is testing the reality behind some of Mortal Kombat's most fantastic fatal finishers. The first episode examined the effects of Sub-Zero flash freezing a skull. Now its the strength of a cyromancer's axe that faces the test of Episode 3! Watch:

The first episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat tackled the shattering cold of Sub-Zero and its deadly effects. In Episode 2, they're exploring Skarlet and science of making hard blood spikes. Watch:

What would really happen if Sub-Zero froze your head and punched the hell out of it? That's the question the first episode of The Science of Mortal Kombat sets out to ask. Watch:

Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment and Nerdist have partnered to promote Mortal Kombat 11 with a new six-part webseries testing the science behind the game's deadliest fatalites. Get a taste of things to come in the series trailer: