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Jacobe Smith says MMA taught him wrestling lessons college didn't

Jacobe Smith says MMA taught him wrestling lessons college didn't
Sports Talents · 01:27:38 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

Mixed martial arts fighter Jacobe Smith says his MMA training taught him wrestling lessons that his college program did not provide.

Smith, who competed in collegiate wrestling before transitioning to MMA, highlighted the practical differences in technique and mindset between the two disciplines.

He emphasized that the live, resistance-based nature of MMA sparring offered insights into leverage, positioning, and adaptability that were not emphasized in his college wrestling curriculum.

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