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MMA glossary

Hail Mary

American term referring to big shots thrown by a fighter who feels he needs to land something powerful to swing the fight in his favor, at the risk of missing.

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« He throws what they call in the United States Hail Marys. Meaning he feels he needs to land very hard to try to turn the fight around. So he throws enormous shots that Thbo slips. »

Alex · at 55:41

Frequently asked questions

What is a Hail Mary in MMA?
A Hail Mary refers to big, powerful shots thrown by a fighter who feels he needs to land something hard to swing the fight in his favor, at the risk of missing.
Why does a fighter throw Hail Marys?
A fighter throws Hail Marys when he feels he needs to land a very hard shot to try to turn the fight around, even though those enormous shots can be slipped by the opponent.
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