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Dagestani training breeds relentless forward pressure
Dagestani fighters excel in MMA and wrestling because their training is a 'fight to the death' where they never concede an inch, which suits cage wrestling and ground-and-pound; but this grinding approach translates poorly to submission grappling, where pulling guard and submitting from the back can negate forward pressure and leg locks can trap overly aggressive grinders.
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Craig JonesEvidence Quote
“I think the way they train just is perfect for a fight. A fight, they can just forward pressure, eat some shots, grind a guy against the wall... I think sometimes when those guys come over to Jiu-Jitsu specific events, they get leglocked.”
Created: 6/13/2026, 3:37:37 AM
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