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Sprawl and Brawl 

A term used to describe a fighting style in the sport of mixed martial arts. A "sprawl and brawl" fighter's goal is to avoid takedowns, remain in a standing position and strike with his opponent. Therefore, he will try to avoid takedowns by sprawling and other defensive grappling moves.

The sprawl is employed when a grappler shoots a takedown aimed at the sprawl and brawl fighter's legs. The sprawl and brawl fighter shoots his legs back and positions himself on top of his opponent's frame to avoid the takedown.

The sprawl and brawl fighter then gains separation from his opponent and tries to strike or "brawl" with his opponent while standing.

The term sprawl and brawl owes much of its origin to the martial arts style termed "ground and pound" which has earlier origins in the sport.
"Chuck Liddell can sprawl and brawl better than anyone else in the sport."
Sprawl and Brawl by Jonathan Zungre November 12, 2007
Related Words
Sprail sprawl spraint Spratley Sprawl-Mart Spril Scrail spail spradle Spradlin
The spray-oil that is atomized to cover baking ware, or to lightly coat foods. Sproil comes in a variety of flavors such as: butter, olive oil, and vegetable oil.
I used sproil to coat the pan prior to baking the most delicious chocolate chip cookies.
sproil by XmegaX May 3, 2012
To occupy the largest amount of space as possible, spreading every part of your body to occupy the surface you are on, whether it be a chair, couch, bed, or even a counter.

The Art of Sprawling is best performed while lying down. A trained 'Sprawler' will spread their legs and arms out as far as possible, in order to occupy every corner and crevice.
"Jim, leave some space on the couch man, don't sprawl!"
sprawl by Mike Ling December 9, 2008

Sprilliam 

A Sprilliam is a character in a story who tries to act straight but his real sexual orientation is of the homosexual decent.
One man "Yo did you see that nice ass?"
Sprilliam "Ya that ladie had a really good looking backside"
Sprilliam by James Nuttall January 27, 2009
When you fall over and scrape/graze a part of your body. A common injury for children and accident prone people.

Pronounced Sc-rail.
"Oh no, I've just scrailed my knee."
Scrail by jeffreyherbertbarry October 26, 2009