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What is Knockdown in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?

A strike that sends the opponent to the canvas. There are no standing counts in MMA — the attacker can follow up on the ground immediately — so knockdowns often lead directly to a finish, and they weigh heavily on scorecards.

Example: The right hand scored a knockdown, and the follow-up sealed the TKO.

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OctagonGround and poundSubmissionTapoutTakedownDouble-leg takedownSingle-leg takedownSprawl
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