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Chris Honeycutt

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Chris Honeycutt, a two-time All-American out of Edinboro University and runner up at this year's 2012 NCAA national wrestling championships is the most decorated and high-profile collegiate wrestler who has openly declared his intent to compete in mixed martial arts.

He will compete at middleweight and at least to start, will train with UFC's Josh Koscheck at the Dethrone Base Camp in Fresno, California.

Chris Honeycutt Coverage

Technique Talk: Chael Sonnen on the simplicity of successful MMA wrestling

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Mar 9, 2013 12:00 PM EST

Is there a background or style that portends success in MMA? How much of pure wrestling is valuable in MMA? UFC middleweight turned light heavyweight Chael Sonnen explains the keys to success for having effective wrestling in mixed martial arts.

For Bellator's Shawn Bunch, MMA was always part of the plan

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Nov 29, 2012 11:00 AM EST

Unlike other elite wrestlers who've transitioned to MMA, Bunch isn't doing it because he's still troubled by the frustrations of his wrestling career. He's wanted to do MMA for quite some time.

Review for episodes six and seven of 'Fight Factory' on Nuvo TV

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Sep 13, 2012 4:05 PM EDT

Check out our review and recap from last night's episodes of Fight Factory, which aired on Nuvo TV

Shawn Bunch in Bellator: The Wrestler He Was and the Fighter He Will Be

by Mike Riordan from Bloody Elbow on Jun 20, 2012 10:35 AM EDT

Will Shawn Bunch dominate Bellator like other wrestlers? A look back on his wrestling career and a look to his MMA future

Wrestling's Chris Honeycutt: 'I've Always Wanted to Fight Since High School'

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 7, 2012 12:43 PM EDT

Top shelf NCAA wrestler and senior Chris Honeycutt talks to MMA Fighting about his intent to pursue MMA after graduating college.