Mixed martial arts has always had a strong connection with professional wrestling, owing its sports entertainment rival a debt of gratitude not only for much of the financial success the UFC has witnessed over the last decade but also for the sport's very existence .

Remember that sweet Bentley Ultimate Fighting Championship Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones was riding around in that reportedly cost $190,000 ? Yeah, it's been totaled.

Is there really much at stake in Strikeforce fight cards in 2012? There's certainly something up for grabs.

The Ultimate Fighter season 15, episode 11, showcased the last two quarterfinal match ups, as well as the revealing of who will fill the shoes of injured TUF coach and Ultimate Fighting Championship Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz in the UFC 148 co-main event versus Urijah Faber.

Saturday's final of the Strikeforce World Grand Prix features Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier, both generally known for their wrestling.

At the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach, California, a super fight was held between black belt Kyra Gracie and MMA bantamweight Alexis Davis. Davis, a brown belt under Cesar Gracie, made multiple armbar attempts, but was unable to submit Gracie. Kyra Gracie would go on to win the match on points. This video shows the highlights of their match….