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Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast
Grappler vs Striker: Which style of fighting works best at the Elite level?
Sep 3, 2023
In this episode, Sean O'Malley, recently defeated Aljamain Sterling via TKO, joins JT & Joey to discuss the elite grappler vs elite striker debate. They explore the challenges of stopping a grappler, the impact of striking on jiu-jitsu, and the role of referees in MMA. They also highlight an impressive heel hook submission and compare fight formats.
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- Precision and range in striking can disrupt a grappler's game, challenging the assumption that grapplers have an advantage over strikers.
- MMA referees prioritize fighter safety and intervene when a fighter is unable to effectively defend themselves, contrasting with boxing where fighters can continue taking damage.
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Elite level grapplers versus elite level strikers
The podcast episode discusses the matchup between elite level grapplers and elite level strikers in MMA. The host highlights the recent fight between Sean O'Malley and Aljamain Sterling and how it challenged the assumption that grapplers have an advantage over strikers. The episode explores the importance of precision and range in striking, emphasizing how a skilled striker can disrupt a grappler's game. The host reflects on personal experiences in MMA sparring, acknowledging the difficulties of implementing grappling against a high-level striker.
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