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1. #1Aikidoselective

   Keys: Aikido

   Aikido is very similar to Judo, in that it is a grappling-based martial art that uses the opponent's weight against them. Aikido is different from Judo in that it emphasizes joint locks and throws out of joint locks to subdue an opponent. In MMA, an Aikido fighter could transition a joint throw into going into side control or mount. An Aikido fighter could also use a joint hold as a submission. A weakness of Aikido is a lack of striking maneuvers. Examples of Aikido-based MMA fighters to base fighting style on are Lyoto Machida, Jason Delucia, and Yushin Okami.

2. #2Brazilian Jiu-Jitsuselective

   Keys: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ

   Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (or BJJ) is a grappling-based martial art which is focused on technique and ground position to win fights. BJJ fighters may not be strong on their feet and have a notable lack of striking, but is deadly on the ground both in top position and on bottom if they are in bottom full guard. BJJ fighters can go into a Rubber Guard from full guard bottom (where they hold their shin on the back of their opponent's neck to control position), where they can then transition into a sweep, a Omoplata, or a Gogoplata. BJJ fighters can also go into Spider Guard from full guard bottom, where they control their opponent's movements by grabbing the opponent's sleeves and digging their feet into the opponent's armpits. BJJ fighters also excel after entering mount, where they can finish a fight with a kimura hold. Examples of BJJ-based MMA fighters to base fighting style on areare Shinya Aoki, Ronaldo Jacare Souza, and the Gracie family.

3. #3Copoeiraselective

   Keys: Copoeira

   Copoeira is a striking-based martial art which incorporates dance into the fighting style. Copoeira is notable for being able to strike the opponent in any position, especially when off-balance. Copoeira specializes in spin kicks and kicks while the user has one hand on the ground. However, Copoeira is very unorganized compared to other martial arts and has an issue with grappling. Examples of Copoeira-based MMA fighters to base fighting style on are Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Anderson Silva.

4. #4Boxingselective

   Keys: Boxing

   Boxing is a common martial art based around punches, able to land punches using different types such as uppercuts and hooks. Boxing can have a bit of wrestling defense as well, enabling the user to keep the fight standing so they have the advantage. Examples of Boxing-based MMA fighters to base fighting style on are Chuck Liddell and Conor McGregor

5. #5Amateur Wrestlingselective

   Keys: Pro Wrestling, Amateur Wrestling

   Amateur Wrestling is based around devastating throws (such as German Suplexes and power double-leg takedowns), usually while clinching with an opponent. After a throw, the user would be able to transition into side control or mount. Users of an Amateur wrestling style would have issues with striking (both standing and on the ground), but excels in positioning and being able to press the advantage when on top. Examples of Amateur Wrestling-based MMA fighters to base fighting style on are Brock Lesnar and Kevin Randleman.

6. #6Catch Wrestlingselective

   Keys: catch-as-catch-can, Catch Wrestling

   Catch Wrestling is a grappling martial art similar to a cross between BJJ and Amateur Wrestling. It has some Amateur Wrestling throws, but has holds that focus on causing pain for the opponent. Catch Wrestling is notable for being able to get holds from any position (such as a Imanari roll, which involves the user rolling onto their back for a sweeping takedown or a transition into a toe hold) or a bulldog choke; exotic positions such as a power half-nelson hold, crossfaces, underhooks, head-scissors, neck cranks, and mounted crucifix which is usually done after putting their knee on the opponent's face), and flamboyant sweeps such as a cartwheel into full guard top. Examples of Catch Wrestling-based MMA fighters to base fighting style on are Minoru Suzuki, Ken Shamrock, Marcin Held, and Kazushi Sakuraba.

7. #7Judoselective

   Keys: Judo

   Judo is a grappling-based martial art which is based around using the opponent's weight against them, usually using the opponent's momentum against them as well. Judo's grappling techniques include hip tosses, foot sweeps and outer reaps. Almost all Judo throws, when successful, result in being in mount top position without the opponent being able to counter. However, Judo fighters have an issue with standing striking and on defense. Examples of Judo-based MMA fighters to base fighting style on are Ronda Rousey, Yoshihiro Akiyama, and Henry Cejudo

8. #8Kickboxingselective

   Keys: Kickboxing

   Kickboxing is a striking-based technique based around using both kicks and punches, especially in combination. Examples of Kickboxer-based MMA fighters to base fighting style on are Jon Jones, Jerome Le Banner, Mirko Cro Cop, and Anderson Silva. Kickboxers excel on the feet and have issues on the ground.

9. #9Muay Thaiselective

   Keys: Muay Thai

   Muay Thai is a striking-based martial art which excels in the clinch, able to use devastating knee strikes and dirty boxing while clinched with the opponent. Muay Thai also has an extensive amount of kicks including teep kicks. Muay Thai has issues on the ground. Examples of Muay Thai-based MMA fighters to base fighting style on are Donald Cerrone, Jose Aldo, Wanderlei Silva, Mauricio Rua, and Demetrious Johnson

10. #10Samboselective

    Keys: Sambo

    Sambo is a grappling-based martial art which has elements of Judo, Amateur Wrestling and BJJ, but not excelling at either. Examples of Sambo-based MMA fighters to base fighting style on are Fedor Emelianenko, Dan Severn, and Khabib Nurmagomedov

11. #11Positionsselective

    Keys: side control, position, crucifix, rubber guard, Ground game, mount, half guard, full guard, positions

    The hierarchy for ground wrestling is as follows: Each position has a Top and Bottom position. Top is better than bottom. Mount is better than Side Control, Half Guard, Crucifix, rubber guard, and full guard. Crucifix is better than half guard, full guard, and side control. Side Control is better than half guard and full guard. Half guard is better than full guard. A BJJ wrestler is able to go into rubber guard from full guard bottom, and from there can transition into omoplata, gogoplata, or a transition sweep. Top Mount can be entered from offense via side control and crucifix and is the best position. Top Crucifix can be entered via top side control. Top Side control can be entered via top half guard or a major sweep by an amateur wrestler from side control bottom. Top half guard can be entered via top full guard or a major sweep by an amateur wrestler from half guard bottom or full guard bottom. Top full guard can be entered via full guard bottom. Crooked Head-Scissors can only be entered via a catch wrestler half guard, and can transition into a mount after a neck crank. Back Mount top can be entered via turning a mounted opponent and from there can go into a rear naked choke, crossface, or bulldog choke. a fighter in back mount bottom can attempt to escape via a scramble underneath the legs.

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