NCAA wrestlers have been a prominent feature in MMA ever since the days of Dan Severn, who fought in the UFC almost 20 years ago.
Since then, collegiate wrestlers have been so prolific throughout the history of MMA, that many think the NCAA is the best foundation for the sport.
However, not every fighter who excels at wrestling inside the cage has an NCAA background. Many of the best takedown artists, ground-and-pound specialists and clinch technicians have an altogether different introduction to combat sports.
Here’s a list of the 10 best non-NCAA wrestlers fighting in MMA today.