Still don’t understand Mixed Martial Arts why somebody would want to go to the ground and let someone pummel them — would rather pummel my opponent standing upright especially when your fighting against multiple folks trying to brain you.
I don’t think anyone wants to wind up on the ground getting pummeled. However martial artists realize a lot of street fights aren’t ended with a single punch or kick, and usually do go to the ground. MMA training helps train them for the inevitable, and give them more weapons to choose from in their fighting arsenal..