MMA’s Greats of the States | Ohio: Mark Coleman

Mixed martial artists come from every corner of the globe, bearing a variety of styles. Sometimes, fighters are products of their environment, favoring disciplines prevalent in the country or state from which they hail. Various regions of the United States are considered factories for great fighters, though that certainly is not the case with each state. In this weekly Sherdog.com series, the spotlight will shine on the best mixed martial artist of all-time from each of the 50 states. Fighters do not necessarily need to be born in a given state to represent it; they simply need to be associated with it.*** A state known for its passion for football and political influence, Ohio has been a mixed martial arts hotbed for years. Fighters like reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight titleholder Stipe Miocic and newly minted UFC bantamweight champion Cody …

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