MMA Dictionary
Takedown:
Putting the opponent down, usually using the legs, sweeping, Greco throws or other moves.
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Tap/Tap out:
Giving up, submitting, tapping the map or the opponent rather than be rendered unconscious or risking injury.
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Tito Ortiz:
One of the biggest profiles in MMA. Jacob Christopher “Tito” Ortiz aged 34 is a former UFC fighter and an MMA champion from California. Holding the UFC Light Heavyweight championship belt for a time, Ortiz is one
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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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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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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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Welterweight:
Weight Class: 155 pounds to 170 pounds.
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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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