Boxing & MMA

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Highly dominant top position in ground fighting (5)
• Championship prize often represented by a gold belt (5)
• Maneuver aimed at bringing an opponent to the floor (8)
• Stretchy boundary containing the squared circle (4)
• Fighter's fundamental posture and foot positioning (6)
• Third person inside the cage ensuring rules are followed (7)

Down

• Combatant who excels in standing exchanges (7)
• Vital corner staff member who treats facial lacerations (6)
• Padded flooring absorbing the impact of falls (3)
• Sound that signals the start or end of a round (4)
• Physical signal of yielding to a submission hold (6)
• Specialist in wrestling and submission techniques (8)
• Deceptive bodily movement designed to draw a reaction (5)
• Enclosed combat area traditionally bound by ropes (4)

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