Sports - Combat Athletes

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heel [noun]

a wrestler who is a bad guy or has a villainous character, typically followed by the audience dislikes and boos

Ex: Despite being a heel , he had a strong fan following for his charisma .
face [noun]

a heroic or good-natured character in wrestling, typically loved by the audience

Ex: Being a face means embodying virtues like courage and integrity .

(in boxing) an athlete that weighs between 59 and 61.2 kg and competes in lightweight class

a boxer who weighs more than 91kg and competes in heavyweight class

a boxer who competes in the weight class that ranges from 70 to 73 kilograms

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a boxer who competes in the light heavyweight weight class, typically between 76 to 79 kilograms

Ex: The light heavyweight 's endurance and strength were key to his victory in the championship bout .

a boxer who competes in the featherweight weight class, typically between 56 and 57

Ex: Every featherweight must train hard to maintain their weight and conditioning .

a boxer who competes in the flyweight weight class, typically weighing up to 51 kilograms

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a boxer who competes in the bantamweight weight class, typically between 52.2 and 53.5 kilograms

Ex: The bantamweight 's endurance and skill earned her a hard-fought victory .

a boxer who competes in the super heavyweight weight class, typically for boxers weighing over 91 kilograms

Ex: He focused on building muscle and refining his punches as a super heavyweight .

a wrestler weighing 70–78 kg or 154–172 lb

Ex: His coach believes he has the potential to excel as a welterweight this season .

an athlete who competes in sumo, a traditional Japanese form of full-contact wrestling

Ex: The sumo wrestler adjusted his stance to counter his opponent 's push .
boxer [noun]

a person who participates in a combat sport involving punches and strikes with the fists

Ex: The boxer delivered a powerful right hook to his opponent .
wrestler [noun]

an athlete who participates in wrestling

Ex: The wrestler 's determination and resilience were evident in every bout .
karateka [noun]

a person who practices karate

Ex: As a karateka , he trained every morning .
judoka [noun]

a person who practices or competes in judo

Ex: He earned his black belt after years of hard work as a judoka .

a boxer who defensively reacts to opponents' attacks with precise punches

Ex: The strategy of the counterpuncher involves frustrating the opponent with elusive movement and precise counters .

a boxer who uses quick footwork and long-range punches to maintain distance from their opponent

Ex: She adopted an out-boxer approach to control the pace of the fight .
Nak Muay [noun]

a practitioner of Muay Thai, a traditional martial art from Thailand

Ex: He became a Nak Muay to follow in his father 's footsteps .

a boxer who blends technical skill with knockout power

Ex: As a boxer-puncher , he 's adept at controlling the pace of the fight .

an athlete who practices the sport of kickboxing, which involves striking with both hands and feet

Ex: The young kickboxer admired his coach 's techniques .
fencer [noun]

an athlete who participates in the sport of fencing

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kendoka [noun]

a practitioner of kendo, a modern Japanese martial art using bamboo swords

Ex: The young kendoka admired his sensei 's technique .

a practitioner of capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music

Ex: The capoeirista 's movements were fluid and mesmerizing to watch .

a practitioner of jujitsu, specifically someone who trains and competes in the martial art of jujitsu

Ex: As a jujitsuka , he focused on mastering both standing and ground techniques .
aikidoka [noun]

a practitioner of the martial art aikido

Ex: Aikidoka focus on blending with their opponent 's energy rather than clashing .
swarmer [noun]

a boxer who aggressively attacks their opponent with rapid and continuous punches

Ex: The swarmer overwhelmed his opponent with a barrage of punches from the opening bell .

a boxer who can effectively switch between fighting stances, orthodox and southpaw, during a match

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a wrestler who typically weighs up to around 93 kilograms

Ex: The light heavyweight trained extensively to improve her endurance for her weight class bouts .

a wrestler who weighs from 57 kg to 70 kg

Ex: Despite being a lightweight , he 's known for his tenacity and resilience on the mat .

a wrestler whose weight is typically above 125 kg

Ex: His coach expects big things from him as a heavyweight .
fighter [noun]

an athlete who competes in combat sports, such as boxing, mixed martial arts, or kickboxing

Ex: Every karate fighter trains diligently to perfect their blocks , kicks , and punches .

a wrestler who competes in the weight class between lightweight and heavyweight divisions, weighing between 74 kg and 84 kg

Ex: The middleweight 's strategy involves outmaneuvering opponents with precision moves .

a person who has achieved a high level of skill and experience in a martial art, typically after years of training and passing advanced tests

an amateur boxer weighing up to 67 kg or 148 lb

Ex: The young boxer was a welterweight entering his first national match .