The evolution of mixed martial arts has birthed a variety of extraordinary disciplines, superlative skill sets and mastered techniques.
But through all the historic finishes, championship upsets and courageous accomplishments displayed inside the Octagon, there’s one athletic gift that seems to trump all.
That methodical and tactical facet of the fight game is none other than wrestling.
Wrestling has given top-level athletes the chance to compete beyond expectation. It has fueled heart-defying cardio, colossal takedowns, punishing ground-and-pound and optimal timing.
The discipline has been so efficient over the years that the majority of UFC champions today fall back on wrestling more than any other combative arsenal.
With that said, based on offensive and defensive abilities, here are the 10 best wrestlers in the UFC today.