Wrestling has developed into one of the most useful mixed martial arts tools in all of the UFC.
Some say it’s the foundation for elite fighters.
Now while it may be difficult to compare wrestling’s overall effectiveness against other pedigrees like jiu-jitsu, we can at least marvel in its excellence.
Driven by strength, discipline and determination, the art of wrestling has given us the double-leg takedown, power slams and the always popular ground-and-pound.
It’s a major reason why some of MMA‘s most prized entities remain on top.
Here are the best wrestlers in the UFC today in each weight class.