Downed opponent
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A downed opponent (also called a grounded opponent) refers to a combatant that is on the ground, as compared to a combatant that is in a standing position. This commonly implies that the downed combatant is lying on the ground, but can technically refer to any position in which anything except the soles of the combatants feet are touching the ground. In many combat sports featuring striking, such as Boxing or Taekwondo, it is illegal to strike a downed opponent. The referee will promptly bring the downed opponent to his or her feet to resume the bout standing.
References
- Canadian Martial Arts Centre. [CMMAC Rules & Regulations]. www.mixedmartialarts.ca. URL last accessed February 11 2006
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