UFC Fighting Terms
UFC Betting Glossary
Ankle Lock:
Includes all locks, bars, and holds that cause enough pain to cause an opponent to submit. Many of these holds can result in serious injury if the opponent does not tap out in time. A few popular submission holds are arm bars, ankle locks, knee bars, and neck cranks.
Arm Bar:
Includes all locks, bars, and holds that cause enough pain to cause an opponent to submit. Many of these holds can result in serious injury if the opponent does not tap out in time. A few popular submission holds are arm bars, ankle locks, knee bars, and neck cranks.
Choke Holds:
Any hold that impairs the flow of blood or oxygen to the brain. There are many chokes including the rear naked choke, the guillotine, and the triangle choke
Cut Man:
The cut man helps stop the flow of blood from fighter's cuts by applying coagulants. The UFC's cut man is Leon Tabbs.
Eye Gouge:
A Foul in the UFC. Digging the fingers in and around the opponents eye
Fishhook:
A Foul in the UFC. Hooking the fingers into an opponents mouth, nostrils, or ears and pulling at them
Foot Stomp:
Stomping on the opponents feet trying to damage the instep and fragile foot bones
Gi:
Japanese term for martial arts uniform
Guard Position:
A fighter is on his back with his opponent between his legs. While this is primarily a defensive position, many submission holds are possible.
Guillotine:
Any hold that impairs the flow of blood or oxygen to the brain. There are many chokes including the rear naked choke, the guillotine, and the triangle choke
Head-Butt:
Using the head to strike the opponent
Joint Lock:
Includes all locks, bars, and holds that cause enough pain to cause an opponent to submit. Many of these holds can result in serious injury if the opponent does not tap out in time. A few popular submission holds are arm bars, ankle locks, knee bars, and neck cranks
Knee Bar:
Includes all locks, bars, and holds that cause enough pain to cause an opponent to submit. Many of these holds can result in serious injury if the opponent does not tap out in time. A few popular submission holds are arm bars, ankle locks, knee bars, and neck cranks
KO:
Knock out. A fighter is knocked down and unconscious.
Leg Lock:
Includes all locks, bars, and holds that cause enough pain to cause an opponent to submit. Many of these holds can result in serious injury if the opponent does not tap out in time. A few popular submission holds are arm bars, ankle locks, knee bars, and neck cranks
Mount Position:
A dominant position where a fighter straddles his opponent on the ground
Mouse:
A dark swollen bruise around the eye
Neck Crank:
Any hold that impairs the flow of blood or oxygen to the brain. There are many chokes including the rear naked choke, the guillotine, and the triangle choke
NHB:
Used to refer to fighting contests with few rules
No Holds Barred:
Used to refer to fighting contests with few rules
Octagon:
The eight sided fence enclosed fighting area that UFC matches are held in.
Rear-Choke:
Any hold that impairs the flow of blood or oxygen to the brain. There are many chokes including the rear naked choke, the guillotine, and the triangle choke
Reversal:
Switching from being in a disadvantageous position to a superior one.
Submission:
When a fighter signals surrender due to a submission hold, choke, or from strikes. The fighter can tap the mat three times or submit verbally
Submission Hold:
Includes all locks, bars, and holds that cause enough pain to cause an opponent to submit. Many of these holds can result in serious injury if the opponent does not tap out in time. A few popular submission holds are, arm bars, ankle locks, knee bars, and neck cranks.
Takedown:
Usually occurs when a grappler takes his opponent to the ground.
Triangle Choke:
Any hold that impairs the flow of blood or oxygen to the brain. There are many chokes including the rear naked choke, the guillotine, and the triangle choke.
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