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MMA glossary

12-6

Elbow strikes going straight downward, as opposed to lateral elbows. Particularly dangerous from the mount position because the vertical trajectory makes defense almost impossible and causes significant cuts and openings.

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« 12-6 elbows, as a reminder for those who may not have followed or don't know the term, are elbow strikes that go straight downward. »

Aldric · at 7:10
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