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The True Value of Wrestling in Mixed Martial Arts
George St. Pierre is considered the greatest innovator in MMA history with regards to takedowns. He created what he calls shoot boxing, an amalgamation of striking technique and karate. The true value of wrestling in MMA is finishing a takedown once you've established contact. But that's only about 20% of the action of a mixed martial arts takedown.