Saw an older article on the Des Moines Register via Twitter about Gable speculating on the success of former Hawk wrestlers if they choose to go into MMA.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/st...ch-iowans-could-have-been-mma-stars/12416363/
I'm opening it up to wrestlers from all schools. Here's my list of guys I think would have done well if they went into MMA after college.
Daniel Dennis - He's known as the Wildman. That nickname alone is enough to get him an MMA contract. He's tough and strong. Reach would be an issue with him, but once he got inside, I think he could do damage with body shots and ground and pound. He'd be in danger against guys with quick strikes like Demetirus Johnson, but I think he'd do better than Cejudo cause he's tougher, stronger, and would brute guys around.
Nathan Tomasello - Kid is built like a s%$! brick house. Plus, I remember seeing a video of him on Flo working on a heavy bag. The kid knows how to throw a punch. He's always quick on his feet. I can see him going in on guys to do damage than quickly moving out.
Mike Evans - He's mean, and he has another extremely marketable nickname, "The Stache" Iowa has no shortage of characters, and characters and personalities matters in MMA. Evans looks like a street brawler to me. Combine that with his wrestling, and you've got a dangerous MMA fighter.
Kyle Dake - "Kid Dynamite" Explosive and quick footed. Like most wrestlers, he'd be susceptible to punches. I like his fighting IQ though. No matter the situation, he's always knows where he's at and what he needs to do. Has guts.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/st...ch-iowans-could-have-been-mma-stars/12416363/
I'm opening it up to wrestlers from all schools. Here's my list of guys I think would have done well if they went into MMA after college.
Daniel Dennis - He's known as the Wildman. That nickname alone is enough to get him an MMA contract. He's tough and strong. Reach would be an issue with him, but once he got inside, I think he could do damage with body shots and ground and pound. He'd be in danger against guys with quick strikes like Demetirus Johnson, but I think he'd do better than Cejudo cause he's tougher, stronger, and would brute guys around.
Nathan Tomasello - Kid is built like a s%$! brick house. Plus, I remember seeing a video of him on Flo working on a heavy bag. The kid knows how to throw a punch. He's always quick on his feet. I can see him going in on guys to do damage than quickly moving out.
Mike Evans - He's mean, and he has another extremely marketable nickname, "The Stache" Iowa has no shortage of characters, and characters and personalities matters in MMA. Evans looks like a street brawler to me. Combine that with his wrestling, and you've got a dangerous MMA fighter.
Kyle Dake - "Kid Dynamite" Explosive and quick footed. Like most wrestlers, he'd be susceptible to punches. I like his fighting IQ though. No matter the situation, he's always knows where he's at and what he needs to do. Has guts.
