MMA glossary
scramble
Phase of ground combat where both fighters move rapidly and simultaneously attempt to take or reverse positions, involving turnovers and quick exchanges. Distinguished from a simple takedown because the opponent is actively trying to get back up or change position.
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September 24, 2026 · Aldric & Herbi · 37 k views
Strickland-Imavov, an accident that delays everything? + Habirora-Abdoul, did we miss something?
« His system is well established when there are scrambles, meaning the best example is Talbot and Garbrante: he takes them down, the guys try to get back up and he has an anti-scramble game that is excellent there. »
Aldric · at 1:12:13
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