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Originally Posted by Theodore
To me now, the similarity almost ends with the fact that they both are ground techniques. Completely different goals and whereas in wrestling youtry to pin your opponent, thats just a nice rest in ju jitsu. There is no end to ways you can make someone tap out!  |
Wrestling is more of a standing technique in my opinion. From what I see in UFC, and espicially PRIDE, etc, is that alot of standing movements deal with wrestling. I see even the best of strikers go for a single leg, let someone try to sprawl on it, and let them go to pummel their face while they are at a low level.
The biggest differences I see in MMA from wrestling are you don't want a low stance, you dont need wrist control, and you want to be on your back; all of which I don't think would be too hard for someone to correct if they work hard at it.
Although, i really don't know shit about it, this is all back seat driving.
BTW, how well does a russian tie work in MMA?