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What is Sprawl in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?

The fundamental takedown defence: throwing the legs back and dropping the hips onto a shooting opponent so they can't reach the legs. A striker's sprawl is what lets them keep the fight standing.

Example: His sprawl stuffed every takedown attempt in round one.

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OctagonGround and poundSubmissionTapoutTakedownDouble-leg takedownSingle-leg takedownClinch
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