Why Wrestling Is Unfair In MMA (And How To Beat It)

Wrestling has become the most dominant force in modern MMA. From Merab Dvalishvili’s 20 takedowns in a single fight to Khamzat Chimaev’s suffocating top control, the blueprint for winning in the UFC often starts with a strong wrestling base. But why is wrestling so effective — and what can strikers do to counter it?

In this in-depth breakdown, we explore:

💥 The core reason wrestling is fundamentally overpowered
📉 Why reaction time and stance limit strikers defensively
🎯 How feints, chaining, and control time stack the deck
🥊 The strategies strikers like Sean O’Malley, JDM, and Holloway use to survive and thrive
🧠 What you can learn from examples like Hendricks vs Wonderboy, Poirier vs Holloway, and Sterling vs O’Malley

Whether you're a fan of striking or just love high-level MMA strategy, this analysis goes deep into the mechanics of wrestling dominance — and the rare tactics that can shut it down.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:34 – The Problem
4:09 – The Solution
7:06 – Conclusion

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