grappler
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- noun
- /ˈɡræp.lɚ/
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- Luke Thomas: What about a high-level grappler in the UFC like Demian Maia?
- wrestling grapplers
- grapplers travel
And I have some of the best grapplers that I can train with.
- And I have some of the best grapplers that I can train with.
- What makes Gordon Ryan the greatest grappler of all time.
- You'll get like some people who are like like maybe like from Europe or something, but they're not as known as like the American and Brazilian grapplers.
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On the feet, I give the advantage to Jansen, but on the mat, Tirloni is a superior grappler.
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And I have some of the best grapplers that I can train with.
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Their strengths match up well, although I believe Garza is the better grappler off his back.
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Two great grapplers with good hands and the two best chins in the UFC.
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He's an outstanding grappler.
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While many high-level grapplers have said that much of sport jiu-jitsu is useless for MMA, a curious adaptation could be happening.
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GSP has been so dominant, so consistent at shutting down his opponents, whether they be strikers or grapplers.
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Both are fantastic grapplers: Anjos has a real killer instinct on the ground, and Bocek's work with Marcelo Garcia is paying dividends.
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The grappler executed a perfect throw, showcasing his skill on the mat.
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During the championship match, each grappler demonstrated impressive techniques to outmaneuver their opponent.
Synonyms
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A person who fights by trying to throw or hold an opponent on the ground
A male wrestler who competes in matches on a mat
How Skilled
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Morphology
Etymology
Grappler for a wrestler comes from grapple, which means 'to grab' or 'to hold' while you struggle. Like the words grip and grasp, to grapple is to take a firm hold, so a grappler is someone who uses holds and throws to control an opponent.