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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
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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

Female Sprawl 

When a woman on public transit uses the seat and/or seats next to her to store her purse, handbag, backpack, etc in complete and utter disregard for the actual paying customers of said public transit that are left standing because their Coach bag is too expensive to put on the floor.
I was on the bus the other day and a lady had her purse taking up the TWO seats next to her, in typical Female Sprawl fashion. I politely asked her if she could move it and she refused. I then told her that if it doesnt have a fucking ticket, i'm sitting on it.
Female Sprawl by Dr. Nun y Obidniz January 10, 2015
/ʃpa rlə/, sch-purr-lah

(about business-related interactions) to make economically maneuvers, to pull somebody in the spike, to cheat the other part in one financial interaction, to make a colossal financial win on somebody's naivety

the legality of a 'sparla' is undefined.
Alin has purchased some epic adidas from Wish for about 1 EUR or such, and now he resells them onto Craigslist for about 40 EURs. Such a wild gain on Alin, the hustler, he really pulled a sparla on that one.

Vali has advised me to make my Steam & Epic Games accounts based on Turkey because the prices there are much more cheaper and that this deal is a real sparla.

Robert ordered some food worth 30 pounds, but although I have seen them eating it, they claimed the food never arrived. They made a refund through the app and claimed all their money back. What a nasty sparla Robert did.
sparla by mindsitch February 27, 2022

Pubic Sprawl

The unsightly result of unkept pubic hair which can be seen growing along the edge of underwear or bathing suits. Typically occurs along the crotch and groin of women; however, can also be spotted in men, most often of Eastern European decent, when wearing tightie-whities and banana-hammocks.
“Damn, Ho! Is that a Chia Pet in your panties or Pubic Sprawl?! You better trim that shit before a rat nests in that bush.”

“Cases of pubic sprawl are on the rise once again this quarter, another economic indicator signaling a financially troubled country that can no longer afford adequate pubic grooming.”

“Borat was clueless of the effect that his public sprawl had on the ladies.”
Pubic Sprawl by Noodle Rob October 25, 2009