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MMA glossary

sweep

A reversal technique allowing a fighter in a bottom or standing position to topple his opponent and take the dominant position.

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Volkanovski still on top, Yan still too strong for Merab: UFC 333 breakdown
October 26, 2026 · Aldric & Herbi · 42 k views

Volkanovski still on top, Yan still too strong for Merab: UFC 333 breakdown

« the sweep when he since that is also what Kalim explained a lot to us in the live, unlike the defense we were talking about earlier, forehead against the cage, hips back. »

Herby · at 36:09
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September 25, 2025 · Aldric & Herbi · 47 k views

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Action by which a fighter in an inferior or defensive position manages to reverse the situation by turning their opponent over, going from the bottom position to the top position.

« The sweep, it's just a position change. It scores no points. He does nothing after that sweep. »

Alex · at 1:04:50
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