grappler

(eg. origin, sonnet, grace )

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(n) combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
(n) a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

In Olympic freestyle wrestling, the grapplers score points during 3-min.
Asia's grapplers made the politest speeches.
He explored by car and motorcycle, met painters and poets, worked out in gyms with burly grapplers who grunted in Slavic.

"It's going to be interesting. It's the classic grappler versus striker," White said. "Tim Sylvia is going to be looking to keep it on his feet and knock him out. Monson has to get him down to the ground. He's 5-foot-9. He'll have trouble...
on Nov 18, 2006 By: Dana White Source: Miami Herald
"Demian is the best grappler in The UFC. Five times he has fought in The UFC, four times has taken home Submission of the Night," Wanderlei told setanta.com. "I think he can beat Anderson. I think for somebody to beat Anderson Silva, he needs...
on Feb 20, 2009 By: Wanderlei Silva Source: Setanta Sports
"When I said Daniel Bryan had become relevant in the 13 or so weeks that he had been on WWE TV I meant that in a positive light," Ross said. "Many outside the WWE world had no familiarity with the talented grappler before he appeared on NXT...
on Jun 28, 2010 By: Jim Ross Source: Pro Wrestling Torch