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What is Octagon in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?

The UFC's trademarked eight-sided fenced cage. The fence is part of the game: fighters wrestle against it, defend takedowns on it, and use it to stand up — but grabbing it with the fingers is a foul.

Example: He pressed his opponent against the Octagon fence for most of the round.

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Ground and poundSubmissionTapoutTakedownDouble-leg takedownSingle-leg takedownSprawlClinch
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