Wrestling doesn’t finish fights. Its boils down to three things; Position, Subs, and KOs. People associate them with art forms, but its just because one of those dominates the art form. Like BJJ, its a mix of subs and position. Guys that transition well from wrestling to bjj, like eddie bravo, are positional wrestler who survive on technique. Guys like Mark Coleman and Kos are more explosive power wrestlers that dom with takedowns and good hips. Judo has the two very distinct ground and standing arts, but goals are very control based. Guys like GSP and Kenflo really dominate the position battle. They are so overwhelming at gaining and keeping great position that they bring the other fighter into there wheelhouse and can finish the fight or they keep such good position that a finish presents itself. Position in boxing is so much different that it doesn’t translate well. It takes years to learn to have good hips in a wrestling room, but some guys have it naturally. Its hard to say how a specific guy will transition, especially from a big money sport. Roy may have great hips, but they were never going to make him any money. Maybe if he takes up wrestling he will be a natural and have great GSP type control.

Sorry I will stop ranting now and get back to work. Interesting topic for me, but another time another place.