Although there is no official programme of the feeder for MMA, wrestling College has produced a steady stream of top-notch fighters. Oklahoma State University, Arizona State University and the Ohio State University have a reputation for putting out some of the best fighters in the country.
Looking at the recent success in both MMA and wrestling, it seems as if the next wave of fighters will be from the University of Missouri.
Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Michael Chandler are some of the most exciting prospects of MMA. 2009 NCAA Division I heavy champ Mark Ellis is training with the American Academy of kickboxing.j.p.Reese, a grad 2004, recently won his MMA debut.
"After J.P. won his battle, he texted me and said," Missouri Tigers, still undefeated, "" Cagewriter Askren said in a recent interview.
Askren is 6-0 and recently won the tournament welterweight Bellator. as one of the top up-and the Strikeforce welterweights, Woodley has seven victories. Chandler is 3-0 and heads turn with his win in less than a minute at Strikeforce: heavy artillery in St. Louis.
After the success at Mizzou, Ellis not have too much trouble to decide to make the jump to MMA.It was his last match in March, and a few hours after he earned all-American status, said that he intends to combat.
"I like. I am a fan.I think I can be successful at it, "Ellis said Cagewriter."The motivation factor is also that there is no money involved. not that it's the only thing that is important, but if all else fails, there's something to hunt to be".
After becoming champion of wrestling before Missouri, Askren not start fighting fairly quickly. first, he chased Olympic glory and competed for the u.s. to Beijing in freestyle wrestling.
Now, he is going after welterweight title of Bellator. the only thing standing between him and the belt is welterweight champion of Bellator, Lyman Good. Askren expects to face well sometime in October.
Missouri wrestling was a doormat for much of the 1990s, until the current head coach Brian Smith has been hired. resulted in Woodley and Reese, who helped build the foundations for a good program. Askren and Ellis (and younger brother of ben, max) followed, and became the first samples of the school.
Askren says that his base of wrestling is what helps him every day as a fighter.
"Obviously, we are all very successful wrestlers, and will probably be of mixed martial artists success because we are working hard and we had a good foundation."
Ellis, who has not yet signed up for a promotion, it is considered that the way he fought at Mizzou will help when he first steps foot in a cage.
"The way we have lottati, get after it, score points, that type offensive of wrestling".
The type of wrestling which will keep the Tigers undefeated.
(Editor's Note: Yes, I went to Missouri.)
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