Takedown Breakdowns: MMA/UFC wrestling analysis and more

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By: Tim Bissell | 3 years ago

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Takedown Breakdown is a series by Bloody Elbow’s resident wrestling expert Ed Gallo that breaks down the wrestling techniques of MMA’s best fighters. The series also examines elite wrestlers, like Jordan Burroughs, and examines what makes their double-legs and ankle picks so darn good.

Check out the articles below, whether you’re a wrestling obsessive who appreciates a deep dive or an MMA fan who wants some help demystifying the world’s oldest sport.

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Tim Bissell

Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow. He has covered combat sports since 2015. Tim covers news and events and has also written longform and investigative pieces. Among Tim's specialties are the intersections between crime and combat sports. Tim has also covered head trauma, concussions and CTE in great detail.