octagon
Example Sentences
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“I will do whatever I have to do in that octagon to walk out with the title.”
From Seattle Times
“Ladies and gentleman, this is the final fight of his illustrious Hall of Fame career,” octagon announcer Bruce Buffer bellowed to a roaring crowd.
From Seattle Times
As brutal and barbaric as fighting sports are, athletes in the ring or the octagon who are rendered impaired by knockout — i.e. concussed — are protected by state laws that govern their activities.
From Washington Post
The Liverpudlian says since paying tribute to his friend Ricky, after which he left the octagon in tears, a number of people have reached out on social media to confide in him.
From BBC
Dancing to the octagon, encouraging the crowd to get on their feet, Pimblett's jovial demeanour changed as soon as he entered the cage, as he met Leavitt with an intense stare.
From BBC
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