In terms of overall combat efficiency and attribute development, yes, very much so. However, it’s important to remember that there is a sport mentality that does not always translate to realistic engagement protocols when facing a street situation that may involve a much larger opponent. The competition component of MMA and all the disciplines that it’s derived from, will often limit their fighting to opponents who most closely resemble you in size and weight (sometimes age and skill/experience level as well) The mindset and strategies needed for success in this arena might not always be the most efficient and realistic against a bigger and heavier opponent, where a survival mindset coupled with control and subdue tactics may yield better results