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the opponent to the ground, then that combatant is said to have the top position, while their opponent is said to have the bottom position. Top positions are usually dominant as fighters can use their weight to their advantage, but depending on the set of rules used, it can have notable exceptions
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In a mixed martial arts bout, fighter 'E' has a strong closed guard and is using it to help defend against punches; fighter 'F' cannot strike with full effect, but is unlikely to be struck effectively or submitted quickly so they are in a relatively neutral position; fighter 'F' is then
329:, the stand-up clinch is effectively utilized. However, its grappling attacks are limited to sweeps, as the clinch is mainly used for setting up uppercuts and strikes from the knees and elbows. The primary clinch in this art is known as the Thai Plum or the Collar Tie.
266:(MMA), however, where striking is allowed, while the guard still offers submission opportunities and defence, the fighter on top can strike better than the one on the bottom so the position is usually viewed as neutral in MMA and Budo Moussaraa MMA.
310:, while grappler 'D's priority is to advance in position; grappler 'C' is in a dominant position while the top grappler is in an inferior position, as it is hard for 'D' to attack before they improve their position. 'D' then used a
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they are said to be in a "dominant position". Conversely, the other party is considered to be in an inferior position, usually called "on the bottom", but in this case sometimes called the "under mount".
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262:. While a position may be considered dominant in one sport, that may not be the case in another: for example, the closed guard in BJJ may be dominant in terms of submission; in
258:; these are usually the aim of a fighter in the bottom position, though there are some submissions that can be executed from the bottom, most commonly from the
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64:. Combatants are said to be in a neutral position if neither is in a more favourable position. If one party has a clear advantage such as in the
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getting one leg though to gain a half guard, a more dominant position where they can attack 'C' and 'C' will find submitting them more difficult
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or because they wish to obtain a better position by moving out and re-engaging, If the clinch continues, fighters may attempt to
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on the other wrestler. The wrestlers are in a neutral position. Wrestler 'A' then pummels through to gain
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312:near knee guard pass
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126:Clinch hold
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651:Half guard
621:Back mount
583:Joint lock
545:Transition
485:Collar tie
356:References
304:open guard
231:Half guard
201:Rear mount
164:combatives
91:pummelling
44:underhooks
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801:Wrestling
722:Dishuquan
603:Wristlock
573:Chokehold
550:Underhook
444:Metamoris
410:Grappling
340:Grappling
327:Muay Thai
268:Wrestling
196:fighter:
62:grappling
32:wrestlers
874:Category
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626:Bear hug
535:Takedown
520:Overhook
334:See also
278:Examples
141:takedown
101:Bear hug
38:, using
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771:Jujutsu
717:Chin Na
588:Leglock
568:Armlock
454:Quintet
176:pinning
166:manual.
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697:Aikido
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759:Sambo
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540:Throw
530:Sweep
505:Hooks
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298:In a
260:guard
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239:Guard
206:Mount
182:guard
145:throw
67:mount
58:holds
34:in a
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754:Judo
732:Belt
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368:ISBN
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