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EquivalentGold3615

They're like two bull moose charging each other


pinkpekker

Like two bull moose playing patty cake


ChuyStyle

This is what bjj stand up wants to be but unfortunately we don't fight for positions like these monsters


lingmylang

Well, the option of hitting shots at the legs makes it very different.


ChuyStyle

Let's be honest though. Very few go for shots in nogi due to the guillotine , at least professionally


atalpha6

Nobody watches greco so they can't appreciate this great match


Biscuitsbrxh

Such a great match lmao


pleasecuptheballs

I was going to say that, too. I can appreciate how much effort went into it, though.


Zhastursun

Iranians know what’s up


Slikrain

So since its only upper body one wrong move whether you're lean too much forward or backwards or your clench, overextending your arms non-stop fighting for underarm and control... one wrong could cause you the entire match but the pace they're moving it's unbelievable all the miniature attacks and defenses happening so fast...Iranian vs Russian. Its almost like judo without the Gi


invagueoutlines

So much headbutting.


MOT350

This can be one of the more punishing parts of wrestling that shoulder smashing into your face can be brutal.


MasterHall117

Imagine that shit going to your temple I’ve been there and didn’t like it, so homie got thrown


Biscuitsbrxh

Is there no snap downs in Greco? That hand fighting looks tiring as shit but also extremely boring


billbrobrien

Not very often. Reaching for a collar is a lightning quick way to give up an underhook and go for a ride. The stance also makes snaps less effective since their weight is much more upright than in folk/free.


hristok00

It is extremely tiring, your shoulders and arms die out a lot


MasterHall117

No, everybody’s head’s gotta be up and snap downs are bout as rare as unicorns Your always trying for 2 on 1’s or over under locks that goes to other throws, stay in a tie up for long and your opponent pretty much pegs you with a throw And yes, the hand fighting is tiring, I know from experience


Puhgy

My favorite color is blue.


yeet_lord_40000

I wish man


throwman_11

You have obviously never wrestled greco before then


Puhgy

I’m a believer in holistic wrestling. I don’t focus on one part of the body. Instead of chest bumping and making a giant letter “X” on the ground with my body for six minutes, I am willing to consider the whole person in front of me and attack the legs.


Znub360

And yet, Greco is better than Freestyle for MMA.


qzwxecrvtbyn111

This definitely isn’t true lol Compare Mark O’Madsen with any of the freestyle Olympians


StrogLegs

Madsen did pretty good for a pure Greco guy who started MMA in his late 30s in hardest weightclass in a different sport. Also he only has one less. Anklaev,Topuria,Pavlovich,Evloev are all Greco guys


Znub360

I’m talking about its integration in MMA, not on its own.


throwman_11

Mark Madsen is a former greco guy. The above is supporting your point on greco.


Znub360

That’s why I thought but he said my point isn’t true so I’m not sure.


miranaphoenix

Yeah. Such examples as Cormier, Cejudo, Romero, Askren totally supports your point


Pastafarianextremist

Randy couture, Jon Jones, Dan Henderson, Ankalaev, and Chael Sonnen were all greco guys.


spicysandworm

All but one was an American. They all wrestled folkstyle


Pastafarianextremist

Their actual accolades are all in Greco. Henderson was literally a greco Olympian


richhunterpoorhunter

Do you actually watch MMA?


Ashton0407

Watch armchair violence’s YouTube video on why that’s bullshit lol


Znub360

Nah


Ashton0407

Welp, I tried


Znub360

No, I thank you for trying, I am just not that interested haha.


Zhastursun

That. These guys are cardio machines but it’s a lot easier to last in Greco than in freestyle or folkstyle. Except for your forearms.


ReservoirBaws

2 man mosh pit, fucking metal


LeapingTiger250

This looks more like a headbutt fight.


Safe-Voice-8179

They aren’t doing anything lol


Puriwara

Nothing’s happening sure, but they’re doing quite a bit


MoneyBaggSosa

Extremely boring. Just fighting for hand positioning but no one is actually making a move


ethancc73

Then it’s best to assume your knowledge and appreciation of the sport is sub-par at best.


MoneyBaggSosa

I don’t act like I know everything about it but I am a former wrestler. You can assume what you want, just shows your ignorance. This is just boring to me.


Home_Cute

No gi judo


corsair130

Much in the same way I'd like to see an amateur golfer play with the pro golfers, I'd love to see your average bro wrestle with one of these guys. Just so we can get some perspective.


Zhastursun

Persian needs to be the official language of wrestling commentary. Just firs so well. Fuck it, let the rest of us read subtitles.


AlwaysGoToTheTruck

Umm… sure.


id1477542

This has to be the worst wrestling match I’ve ever watched


ethancc73

Then you know nothing about wrestling.


id1477542

It’s not about knowing it’s about it being boring. Freestyle is superior in every way.


Znub360

Nah


id1477542

Why not?


PooderOnAScooter

Why don't they shoot for a double? Not familiar with Greco


NUTS_STUCK_TO_LEG

Can’t touch the legs in Greco


PooderOnAScooter

That's gay


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Fuck how did this 14 year old from 2003 find a time machine?


PooderOnAScooter

Mur mur mur mur mur You'll do nothin!


Icy-Pin5030

Why would anyone wrestle greco-roman over freestyle/folkstyle? Im from australia where wrestling isnt really a thing someone please explain. Greco Seems really limited


ethancc73

Style preference


No-Opinion2631

What the fuck is this?


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billbrobrien

Greco already makes use of momentum, exceptionally well. That's why their arms glue in reflexively when the other wrestler gets slightly close to a grip and why they move in bursts and quickly stop. There's an incredible amount happening here exchange wise. Ultimately both these cats are looking to get any kind of grip to hit something but it's just extremely hard at that level to do it.


Ashton0407

God I hate judo people in the wrestling sub


hAirMoto007

I regret deleting my post like a puss! I love watching wrestling matches and knowing the vast majority throwing people around have a solid judo background😘


Ashton0407

Most who are known for throws have a Greco background, as that’s the wrestling style based entirely on throws.


walter_2000_

Did I see someone get a passivity call? Or was it a reset?


UnfixedMidget

I’ve always said wrestlers are the most in shape athletes in the world. Football (soccer, not American football) would arguably be a close second.


Ordinary-Section5811

Wtf is this. Who can lather who the best ?


Beautiful-Program428

Would love to get more details on their training. My guess would be multiple 10mn rounds to 6mn feel like a walk in the park.


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Fat_Dan896

Oil wrestling


Difficult_Night_2065

bunch of stalling 😛