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Ian Werner: The Toughest Physical Shift From Greco To Mma | PPV Press Interview

0 views27 Nov 2025
Coming from Greco-Roman wrestling, my instincts were built on constant forward pressure—stand tall, drive, and overwhelm. But in MMA, that same mindset can get you cracked, shot on, or taken down fast. The biggest adjustment has been learning to stay lower, move in-and-out, and flow instead of charging forward. It’s about angles, timing, and breaking years of muscle memory. I’ve had to retrain my entire system, shifting from relentless pressure to intelligent movement—and that transformation has been one of the biggest physical challenges of my MMA journey. Watch full stream on MILLIONS.co https://millions.co/jose-javier-viniegra-d/watch-stream/video/interview-ian-werner-sb3vmb2