Mixed Martial Arts

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General
MMA An abbreviation for Mixed Martial Arts - A combat sport in which fighters from different martial disciplines compete.
Submission When a fighter taps out or verbally concedes the match due to pain, to avoid injury, being choked out, or a desire to end the match.
Knock Out When a fighter is knocked unconscious due to strikes or other impact.
Technical Knock Out When a fighter is unable to continue, usually due to injury.
Tap Out A method in which a fighter submits to his opponent by tapping his opponent, himself or the mat.  Verbal tap outs are also allowed.
Choke Out Choke OutWhen a fighter is choked until he loses consciousness.
The Octagon OctagonAn octagonal shaped ring on which mixed martial artists compete.
Cage A fenced in ring, usually in the shape of an octagon, in which mixed martial artists compete.
Dirty Boxing This is in close boxing from a clenched position.  In traditional boxing, fighters would be separated from this position, but in MMA they are allowed to fight from the clench.
Ground & Pound This is a strategy first employed by wrestlers with limited submission skills.  It consists of taking a fighter to the ground, placing them in an inferior position, and striking them until they are knocked out, tap out, can be submitted or the match is stopped.
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