Jordan Burroughs Highlight

Wrestling is one of the most important yet under appreciated aspects of Mixed Martial Arts. The ability to take your opponent down allows you to utilize your ground skills to either submit or ground and pound your opponent. Your ability to defend takedowns allows you to keep the fight standing on your feet to make better use of your striking skills should you be the better stand-up fighter. It’s no surprise that many of the best MMA fighters in the world today also have extensive wrestling backgrounds or have developed excellent wrestling skills.

American wrestler Jordan Burroughs is currently regarded as one of the best, if not the best pound for pound wrestler on the planet today. He is a 2012 Olympic GOLD medalist, a 2 time World Champion, and a Pan American Champion. His ability to take down his opponents at the highest level of Olympic and World competition is unparalleled. Check out this highlight and enjoy…