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Stephan Kesting On How And Why The UFC Deters Grappling And Jiu Jitsu

By Ryan Peterson on March 17, 2011

I believe the “Unified Rules” of MMA generally favor the stand-up fighter. I also believe the UFC prefers the stand-up fighter. This makes it ironic that Rorion Gracie (along with some others) started the UFC in 1993 to showcase the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which Royce Gracie did wonderfully.

In this video Stephan Kesting seems to agree and makes some clever observations about the UFC, many of its fans, and some of its fighters.

The saddest part for fans of grappling is the observation that most MMA fans (and casual observers) like stand up more than ground fighting. The UFC is still an entertainment company first and a sports company second, so it comes as no surprise to see the UFC promote the stand-up game and fighters.

A huge bummer for us who prefer the ground game.

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  • Victornike

    Dear Mr.Kesting , in sub-response to your observations of the UFC by the video you posted some time over March.You bring up profound points but it is only the official perception.  The unofficial reason the world has seen this sad slide of the UFC is Big Brother, who doesn’t want the world to know how to grapple. Pat Smith once said in a
    an early UFC, “If you don’t know how to fight on the ground,you don’t know how to fight”.
    I think that says it all!

    God bless you Mr.K., and keep the great grappling tips rolling.

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