Famous Wrestlers in Mixed Martial Arts

Here is a list of some of the famous wrestler in the mixed martial arts circuits:

Randy Couture:  The current undisputed heavy weight champion and the former champion of Greco-Roman Wrestling.

Rashad Evans: Winner of the The Ultimate Fighter show and a former division one wrestler.

Tito Ortiz: Highly regarded wrestler with great takedowns and the former UFC champion.

Dan Henderson: Two time Olympic gold medalist in Greco-Roman and the former two weight pride champion.

Kevin Randleman: Highly regarded former UFC champion and Pride FC fighter who is the wrestling hall of fame. Highly efficient at Freestyle Wrestling.

Dan Severn: Former UFC champion and also former world champion at Greco-Roman wrestling.

Mark Coleman: Former Olympic wrestling champion and the former Pride FC and UFC Champion. Single handedly introduced the concept o ground and pound.

Matt Hamill: Highly regarded UFC competitor. Former two time world wrestling champion in Freestyle Wrestling.

Mark Kerr: Former world champion and the a highly regarded competitor.

The outlined wrestlers above only form a fraction of those competing in the mixed martial arts circuit. The growth of mma has indicated that wrestling is an essential part of the mixed martial arts game. In order to be successful at this sport of  MMA one needs to be proficient in wrestling.