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takedown defense

Defensive action consisting of resisting and preventing an opponent from completing a takedown, recognized as a judging criterion under Pride rules and considered an important element that should factor into the assessment of a round.

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Our ideas to REVOLUTIONIZE MMA scoring - Jab Culture #2
May 28, 2025 · Jab Culture · 10 k views

Our ideas to REVOLUTIONIZE MMA scoring - Jab Culture #2

« Number 4 is takedowns and takedown defense. So you don't have overall defense but takedown defense which as you said is still the defensive point that is hugely important. »

Alex · at 50:09
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