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In martial arts and combat sports, a takedown is a technique that involves off-balancing an opponent and bringing them to the ground with the attacker landing on top. The process of quickly advancing on an opponent and attempting a takedown is known as shooting for a takedown , or simply shooting .
A sprawl is a martial arts and wrestling term for a defensive technique that is done in response to certain takedown attempts, typically double or single leg takedown attempts. [1] The sprawl is performed by scooting the legs backwards, so as to land on the upper back of the opponent attempting the takedown.
Men's fights in RIZIN are either two rounds with Round 1 lasting 10 minutes and Round 2 lasting 5 minutes, or 3x5 minute rounds. Championship fights in RIZIN are 3x5 minute rounds, as are all women's MMA matches, and all matches are held in a ring in order to allow for both MMA and kickboxing fights to be held on the same card.
Mixed martial arts (MMA) [a] is a full-contact fighting sport based on striking and grappling, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. [10]In the early 20th century, various inter-stylistic contests took place throughout Japan and the countries of East Asia.
In combat sports, stand-up grappling usually revolves around successful takedowns and throws. Grappling is a major part of combat glima and Løse-tak sport glima, and the fight continues on the ground if both combatants end up there. In other martial sports such as MMA, the fight may continue on the ground.
The clinch can also be used as a medium to switch from stand-up fighting to ground fighting by using takedowns, throws or sweeps. Clinch fighting is emphasized in both striking martial arts, such as Muay Thai, Lethwei, Boxing, and Sanda, as well as grappling martial arts, such as Wrestling, Judo, Sumo, Sambo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Second highest takedown defense percentage in UFC Lightweight division history (90.9%) ... World MMA Awards. 2023 Fight of the Year vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC ...
Tied for fourth most takedowns landed in UFC Welterweight division history (59) [111] Highest takedown defense percentage in UFC Welterweight division history (97.3%) [111] UFC Honors Awards. 2021: Fan's Choice Knockout of the Year Winner vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 [115] & President's Choice Performance of the Year Nominee vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 [116]