Meaning of ground and pound | Babel Free

Definitions

A fighting style, primarily in mixed martial arts, in which one pins one's opponent and then strikes him or her repeatedly.

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“Relentless ground and pound limits the effectiveness of submission attacks from the bottom fighter's guard, and creates opportunities for the fighter on top to improve his position further, attempt a submission attempt of his own, or finish the fight with strikes.”

“Kirkland was a nice enough guy, distant and brusque when in his pre-fight zone and approachable afterward, when he was usually the victor courtesy of his wrestling ability and relentless ground and pound.”

“After a run, Darren Thomas fakes the screen and hits Tuenei for a reception near mid field. A short ground and pound and an incomplete leads to a big conversion on the ground.”

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