November 2009
Monthly Archive
November 19, 2009
Octagon:
The Octagon™–Competition mats and specific cage designs, both of which are trademarks of Zuffa. 1993 saw some UFC events come into play that featured an 8 sided configuration of competition that became known the world
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November 19, 2009
Oma Plata:
Jiu Jitsu/MMA grappling move –Shoulder Lock which is applied using the legs.
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November 19, 2009
Wrestling:
Ancient sport that was probably first undertaken as a sport in Roman times, using leverage, tactics and specific techniques to gain advantage over an opponent. Usually wrestling per se is ground based.
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November 19, 2009
WEC:
World Extreme Cagefighting (American MMA promotion), sister to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), is promoting the lighter weight classes. Using the same rules as in UFC.
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November 19, 2009
Welterweight:
Weight Class: 155 pounds to 170 pounds.
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November 19, 2009
Vale Tudo:
Portuguese language term meaning “anything goes.” Refers to the old misnomer for MMA, “no holds barred” fighting that was begun in Brazil.
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November 19, 2009
UFC:
Ultimate Fighting Championship – a United States founded and based MMA organization the is seen as the major promoter of North American MMA. Based in Las Vegas Nevada.
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November 19, 2009
Tap/Tap out:
Giving up, submitting, tapping the map or the opponent rather than be rendered unconscious or risking injury.
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November 19, 2009
Takedown:
Putting the opponent down, usually using the legs, sweeping, Greco throws or other moves.
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November 19, 2009
Submission grappling:
Generally a ground fighting that takes the opponent down using a throw or takedown tactic, taking the upper position and applying a submission hold of some variety.
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