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MMA glossary

bus ride takedown

Type of takedown in which the opponent is brought to the ground without any intent to harm or injure them through the takedown itself, as opposed to a high-amplitude throw that deliberately aims to hurt through the impact of hitting the mat.

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« A bus ride takedown is not a high-amplitude throw. The guy goes to the ground, there's a takedown so it needs to be followed up with meaningful action, but there's no intent to harm the person or to hurt them. »

Aldric · at 27:04
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