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.
