How many times have we heard the phrase “wrestling is the best base to have before entering MMA?”
While the grinding style of some wrestlers is not always entertaining (cough, Jon Fitch, cough), it is hard to argue that it is effective.
Welterweight prospect Rick Story is one of many strong wrestlers looking to stake their claim as an upper echelon talent at 170 pounds.
After his upset win over Thiago Alves at UFC 129, “The Horror” Story is well on his way to that point.
Let’s take a look at a dozen of the most successful wrestlers in MMA right now; this list is in no particular order.