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panic takedown

Takedown attempt made in a rush, without preparation or setup, generally because the fighter is struggling on the feet and is trying to change the course of the fight in a disorganized way.

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How Strickland dethroned Chimaev, and what comes next? + Van masterclass
May 11, 2026 · Aldric & Herbi · 43 k views

How Strickland dethroned Chimaev, and what comes next? + Van masterclass

« those two from round 2 that we were talking about since we were on round 2, it's almost a panic takedown because just before, if you look, very poorly set up, there's nothing, when you rewatched just before he gets rocked. »

Aldric · at 27:27
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