by - soumya ranjan
UFC is a promotion which has some of the best athletes in the world. Throughout its history, UFC has given opportunities to many skillful fighters including some former Olympian.
Yoel Romero Yoel Romero was undoubtedly one of the most intimidating fighters in the history of the UFC. Romero, before turning to MMA, was an amazing wrestler and has won five medals at the World Championships as well as a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.
Henry Cejudo Henry Cejudo is widely regarded as one of the best fighters to ever compete in the UFC. The former UFC double champion was a gold medalist in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Cejudo's fights with TJ Dillashaw and Demetrius Johnson made him a fan favorite.
Ronda Rousey Ronda Rousey was once the face of the UFC and helped the promotion get millions of new fans. Rousey, in her prime, was unstoppable and was the inaugural UFC female bantamweight champion. In the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Rousey earned a bronze medal.
Sara McMann Sara McMann competed in the 2002 edition of the Olympics in Athens, where she won a silver medal in women's wrestling. She joined the UFC in 2013 and has a professional MMA record of 13-6.
Mark Schultz Mark Schultz, along with his brother Dave Schultz, were considered the best wrestlers in American history. Mark won a gold medal in wrestling at the 1998 Los Angeles Olympics. Before his Olympic glory, Mark tried his luck in MMA and joined the UFC, where he fought only one fight against Gary Goodridge in 1996.