Combattants MMA — Range Fighting

Hand to hand combat in a standing position

In martial arts and combat sports, stand-up fighting is hand-to-hand combat between opponents in a standing position, as distinguished from ground fighting. Clinch fighting is stand-up grappling. Fighters employ striking, including striking combinations, using either body parts or melee weapons, to incapacitate or injure the opponent. Combatants use blocking techniques to block the opponent's attacks.