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Las Vegas - UFC 264 presents Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor as the main duel. Poirier wins in the first round via TKO after breaking McGregor's wrist!  UFC 264 took place at the T-Mobile Arena, Las vegas, United States with the duel Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor as the main dish on Sunday (11/7).  Ever since these two were in the octagon, it's been hot without a touch glove. The first round was tough. Conor McGregor immediately attacked through spinning kicks twice in a row. Dustin Poirier didn't lose, he closed the gap with clean one-twos.  In the first round, Conor McGregor made a surprise by playing wrestling in the octagon net. McGregor's guillotine was locked twice, but Poirier was able to hold on. Dustin Poirier who was in the top position, on the other hand, was able to throw elbows so many times that McGregor's ears bled. Poirier is able to excel in ground and pound positions.  Many Seconds later, the two are back in a stand up fight. Conor McGregor mad...
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The Various Disciplines Of Mixed Martial Arts

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Mixed martial arts is a combination of various disciplines and the only weapon you have in this sport is your body.  Do you have to be an expert in all of them? No but it will be useful to know what these are so when you are facing an opponent, you more or less have a strategy to counterattack his moves. Let’s talk about some of these. Kick boxing otherwise known as muay thai is a martial arts technique that uses both kicking and punching. It is a standing sport and the fight ends when the opponent hits the ground. This is a full contact sport. Some of the best known mixed martial artists who use this include Pedeo Rizzo and Bass Rutten. Unlike kick boxing which was only introduced in the 1960’s, boxing has been around since 688 B.C. Here, you are only allowed to use your hands to knock out your opponent. Although this fighting technique is not that effective on its own especially when you are fighting someone else using another discipline, this is still essential especially when y...
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Kung Fu: History And Basic Principles

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Mixed Martial Arts is Growing

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Famous Disciplines in Mixed Martial Arts

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