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A liver shot is a punch, kick, or knee strike that lands right under the ribcage on the right side of the stomach and penetrates the body enough to damage the liver. The liver shot instantly causes excruciating pain and sudden paralysis and puts the body into shutdown mode.

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Kalaripayattu is the first martial art that can be traced back to a combat sport that was actually used in combat on the battlefield. Kalaripayattu spread to China through the Indian Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma, who taught the technique to Shaolin monks and became Shaolin Kung fu.

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UFC fighters typically fight 2-3 times per year. Unranked and low-ranked fighters compete up to 5 times per year, whereas top-ranked fighters typically fight 1-2 times per year. Injuries, contract disputes, and medical suspensions are some reasons that impede fighters from competing more often.

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