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Article: Mixed martial arts gives wrestlers another career option.
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- Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK)
- Article date:
- September 16, 2007
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Byline: Jenni Carlson
Sep. 16--Willie Gunter wants to be a mixed martial arts fighter when he grows up.
He already has a nickname picked out -- "The Beast."
He has a way to reach his dream, too.
Wrestling.
Already a winner of two state wrestling titles at Midwest City High, Gunter would hardly be the first wrestler to transition into the combat sport that has taken the country by storm. Fact is, mixed martial arts and its major league, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, have former wrestlers to thank for the surge in popularity.
And with college greats like Johny Hendricks and Jake Rosholt joining the ranks, ...