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an ancient Greek combat sport combining wrestling and boxing, with very few prohibited techniques
The pankration demanded skill in both striking and grappling.
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· an ancient greek combat...
pancratium
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Borrowed from Greek pankration ("all powers, complete contest"), formed from pan ("all") + kratos ("strength, power"). The name reflects the event's combination of nearly unrestricted striking and grappling.