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Effective Techniques

Generally, the fighter who lands the greater number of effective techniques will be deemed the winner of the round.

Examples of successful techniques:

  •  Standing: Successful strikes, control in the clinch, takedowns to control positions.
  • Ground: Transitions, sweeps.

Examples of potentially successful techniques:

  • Standing: Strikes that don't cause much damage, takedowns that end in a neutral position (i.e. guard).
  • Ground: Attempted submissions.

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