The United States, Brazil and Japan are not the only locales that have established assembly lines for successful mixed martial artists. Europe is home to a number of elite MMA fighters, some of whom have placed themselves among the greatest to ever compete.
The Old Continent has given rise to its share of champions in the UFC, Pride Fighting Championships, Strikeforce, K-1, Pancrase and various other organizations. That rich history continues to this day. The latest installment in the Sherdog Top 10 series examines the greatest mixed martial artists to ever emerge from Europe.