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Small Joint Manipulation

Shane — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:35 +0000

Any of multiple kinds of submission holds that can involve popping or hyperextending the fingers or toes. Usually these are illegal holds in competitions.

Sprawl-and-brawl

Shane — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:35 +0000

The stand up style of fighting the uses a lot of very effective striking blows, while preventing any real ground fighting, using a sprawling stance to prevent against the takedown.

This type fighting is most commonly used by kickboxers, Thai Kickboxers or karate fighters who have been trained to prevent the takedowns that are used by more wrestling prone fighters.

Streetfighting

Shane — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:35 +0000

A rather loose form of MMA, where the actual experience of the fighter is gained in street brawl style fighting. This is usually frowned on as it exposes the fighters to unnecessary and real danger.

Striking

Shane — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:35 +0000

Hitting your opponent–striking blows may take place with hand, arm, elbow,knee, leg or foot.

Strikeforce

Shane — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:35 +0000

Strikeforce Fighting Championship – a United States kickboxing and mixed martial arts promotion company which is based in California.

Submission Hold

Shane — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:35 +0000

A choke hold or in some cases a type of manipulation of the joints that will cause your opponent to submit or tapout.

Submission grappling

Shane — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:35 +0000

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.

Takedown

Shane — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:35 +0000

Putting the opponent down, usually using the legs, sweeping, Greco throws or other moves.

Tap/Tap out

Shane — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:35 +0000

Giving up, submitting, tapping the map or the opponent rather than be rendered unconscious or risking injury.

UFC

Shane — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:35 +0000

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.