cage fighting
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It may be, for example, the first great mixed martial arts — cage fighting — novel.
From New York Times ● Aug. 23, 2021
Ray Arcel, one of boxing’s most renowned trainers, said of Mr. LaMotta, “When he was in the ring, it was like he was in a cage fighting for his life.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2017
There is no doubt, however, that cage fighting magnetises many, drawing both spectators and future “wannabe” fighters, in much the same way boxing once did.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 27, 2016
The fighters end up pressed against the cage fighting for that potential takedown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2016
She almost made cage fighting sound like any other sport.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 30, 2016
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