
Is wrestling really better than Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in MMA? Fighters, coaches, and fans have debated this for years, and in this episode of The Speakeasy Podcast we finally break it down. From relentless takedowns to cage control and ground pressure, wrestling has proven to dominate many fights. But BJJ brings submissions, sweeps, and fight-ending techniques that can flip the script. We explore why wrestling often has the upper hand in mixed martial arts—and whether Jiu-Jitsu still holds its place as the ultimate grappling art inside the cage.