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Saturday, November 22, 2008

i just found something to occupy my time.doing up walls of fame.everytime i do it,it'll be a different topic,and it'll include pictures and descriptions of the wall of famers.this time,the topic'll be MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.
in mma,there is no specificstyle of fighting,rather,hybrid styles.the following terms describe hybrid stylesa fighter may use.
*sprawl-and-brawl:
;a stand up fighting tactic that consists of effective stand up striking,while avoiding ground fighting,typically by using sprawls to defend against takedowns
;usually a boxer,kickboxer,thai boxer or full contact karate fighter who has trained in wrestling to avoid takedowns to keep the fight standing
;sprawl-and-brawl fighters often study submission wrestling to avoid being submitted should they find themselves on the ground
*clinch fighting:
;consists of using a clinch hold to prevent the opponent from moving away into a more distant striking range
;while also attempting takedowns and striking the opponent using knees,stomps,elbows, and punches
;usually wrestlers that have added in components of striking(boxing,etc),and muay thai fighters
;may be used to neutralize the superior striking skills of a stand up fighter or to prevent takedowns by a superior ground fighter
*ground-and-pound:
;groud fighting tactic consisting of taking an opponent to the ground using a takedown or a throw,obtaining a top,or dominant position and then striking the opponent,primarily with the fists
;used as a precursor to attempting submission holds
;usually wrestlers or other fighters well versed in submission defense and skilled at takedowns
;taking the fight to the ground,maintaining a grapple position and striking until the opponent gets knocked out
*submission grappling:
;ground fighting tactic consisting of taking an opponent to the ground using a takedown or throw and then applying a submission hold,forcing the opponent to submit.
*lay-and-pray:
;controlling an opponent on the ground,but unable to mount an effective offense
;negate the offense of the opponent,praying for a decision victory
so enjoy alright?in no specific order,
1;Chuck Liddell

Nickname:The Iceman
Height:1.88m
Weight:93kg
Nationality:American
Fighting style:Kempo,Kickboxing,Wrestling
Hybrid style:sprawl-and-brawl
~A former UFC light-heavyweight champion,Liddell has an extensive background in kickboxing and collegiate wrestling.He is noted within the MMA community for his exceptional takedown defense and knockout ability.

2.Royce Gracie(personal favourite)

Height:1.85m
Weight:80kg
Nationality:Brazilian
Fighting style:Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Hybrid Style:submission grappling
~Royce Gracie is a professional mixed martial arts(MMA)fighter and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner.Gracie became well-known in the '90s with a string of submission victories over larger opponents in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

3.Randy Couture

Nickname:The Natural,Captain America
Height:1.85m
Weight:100kg
Nationality:American
Fighting style:Greco-Roman Wrestling
Hybrid style:ground-and-pound,clinch
~Randy Couture is an american actor and mixed martial artist,Greco-Roman Wrestler,former collegiate wrestler,and former heavyweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Challenge.Couture is generally recognized as a clinch and ground-and-pound fighter who uses his wrestling ability to execute takedowns,establish top positions,and successfully strike the opponent at the bottom.Couture has also displayed a variety of skills in boxing,muay thai and Brazilian JiuJitsu,submitting two opponents using different chokeholds.Couture is also the only athlete in UFC history to win a championship after becoming a wall of famer and is the oldest titleholder ever.

4.Tito Ortiz

Nickname:Huntington Beach Bad Boy
Height:1.88m
Weight:93kg
Nationality:American
Fighting styles:Wrestling
Hybrid style:ground-and-pound
~Tito Ortiz is a mexican-american mixed martial artist and former UFC fighter.A former UFC light-heavyweight champion,Ortiz emerged as one of the sport's biggest stars.Ortiz is the CEO of punishment athletics clothing and mixed martial arts equipment line.

im finally done,again,enjoy!and tag.

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