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MMA glossary

3D rule

A MMA scoring criterion by which a judge must consider giving a score of 18 when a fighter shows domination in the round, even without significant damage, or conversely when he generates damage without dominating.

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« the 3Ds, as you were saying, under today's rules and MMA scoring criteria, you need duration, domination, damage. All three, you are required to give an 18. »

Alex (animateur) · at 46:35
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