grappler

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Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the best grapplers to ever set foot in the octagon, was set to compete for the lightweight belt.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

Despite both men being accomplished grapplers, the first round was conducted entirely on the feet.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2023

"Mickey is an elite fighter competing at the highest level. Forget about striking, where Mickey probably still has an advantage. Mickey is one of the best MMA grapplers in the world," Zhuang wrote.

From Fox News • Mar. 25, 2022

But the officials’ performance met the approval of the man who first christened the Wizards as MMA grapplers.

From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2017

Don started the lever and watched the travelling crane swing around on the opposite side of the skidder from that where Dot waited to hook up the grapplers.

From Five Little Starrs in the Canadian Forest by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth