Why Wrestling Still Dominates in MMA
In the world of combat sports, few disciplines have proven as enduring and effective as wrestling. While Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) combines multiple combat styles—such as striking, grappling, and submissions—wrestling continues to hold a dominant position inside the cage. This dominance isn’t accidental. Wrestling provides fighters with the ability to control where the fight goes, impose their will, and dictate the pace of a match. As MMA continues to evolve, wrestlers consistently rise to the top of the ranks, showing that this age-old sport remains one of the most powerful foundations in the modern fight game. The Foundation of Fight Control Wrestling gives fighters one of the most important skills in MMA: control. Wrestlers are trained to dictate the pace of a match, maintain dominant positions, and neutralize their opponents’ offense. In MMA, this ability becomes a major asset. Whether standing or on the ground, wrestlers can steer the course of the bout. They can take opp...