Shamil Musaev's Powerful Anti-Wrestling

How Shamil Musaev's unique Sanda-based striking puts him in position to punish wrestlers.

When we discuss “anti-wrestlers” in MMA, what typically comes to mind are fighters who neutralize offensive wrestling with their footwork and distance management. Some of them, like Jose Aldo, are excellent defensive wrestlers whose lateral movement compliments a strong defensive wrestling game, allowing them to comfortably chip away at elite wrestlers …