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MMA glossary

18 score

A score given by a judge for a round of MMA to signify clear domination of one fighter over the other, short of a knockdown or submission. Requires according to the criteria at least two of the three Ds: duration, domination, damage.

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BSD-Ruffy, a BLAZING clash on a UFC Paris in full France vs Brazil mode
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BSD-Ruffy, a BLAZING clash on a UFC Paris in full France vs Brazil mode

« Judge must consider, they can consider giving the 18 score if... let me come back to that. That is why you said it is by re-reading the criterion this morning after we spoke. »

Alex (animateur) · at 1:39:00
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