Judo allows me to get close and take them down without getting sprawled on or eating a knee or an uppercut.
I do prefer to be on the ground, as I am a Jiu Jitsu guy (I can stand as well, but I'm more leaning towards a specialist) but I have learned a lot of Judo techniques. Because in reality, the fight starts standing and you don't win any points from your back unless you sweep or submit. Having learned Judo my top control and my strength and my clinch takedowns have all been strengthened. Judo allows me to get close and take them down without getting sprawled on or eating a knee or an uppercut.