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muay thai clinch

A close-quarters position from muay thai, called clinch moy or collar by Americans, allowing a fighter to control the opponent and land knees and sweeps.

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Aspinall vs Gane, Who Will Win? (Aldric & Herbi #31 Excerpt)
October 22, 2025 · Aldric & Herbi · 15 k views

Aspinall vs Gane, Who Will Win? (Aldric & Herbi #31 Excerpt)

« in the muay thai clinch, which we call the clinch moy and Americans call the collar, there is debate, a very big debate, or even perhaps an advantage for Ciryl. »

Aldric · at 3:17
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