The way to submit to a finishing hold because it is on securely and the opponent is in pain or in danger of being put to sleep. Competitors who tap out literally tap the mat or the opponent to signal that they want the opponent to stop. Found on http://breakingmuscle.com/mma/what-s-that-move-called-a-glossary-of-mma-ter
[Transformers] Tap-Out is the name of two fictional characters from the Transformers toy, comic book, and cartoon storylines. ==Transformers: Universe== Tap-Out is described as having once been a Decepticon prisoner in the infamous grease pits of Polyhex and is one of the best Autobots in hand-to-hand fighting. ===3H Enterprises=== He was a... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tap-Out_(Transformers)
The way to submit to a finishing hold because it is on securely and the opponent is in pain or in danger of being put to sleep. Competitors who tap out literally tap the mat or the opponent to signal that they want the opponent to stop. Found on https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/whats-that-move-called-a-glossary-of-mma
A way to let the attacker, referee and judges know that the defender is submitting to the attacker. The defender will repeatedly tap their hand or foot on the mat or on the attacker’s body. “Tapping out” signifies defeat. Found on https://londonfightfactory.com/the-abcs-of-mma-glossary-of-terms/
An act of submission where fighter “gives up” due to being captured in a submission hold or enduring continual striking. The fighter physically taps the mat to signal to an opponent and/or the referee to avoid going unconscious or bodily harm. Found on https://www.mmafullcontact.com/mma-glossary-of-terms/