Sometimes, physically harming another human being inside the Octagon is easier than speaking your mind in front of a microphone and subjective cameras.
Sometimes, fighters willingly launch pre-fight attacks on an opponent to help get into the mindset of competing later down the road.
It’s called trash talking, and it’s a verbal art form.
However, as witty and provocative the banter becomes, none of that matters when the cage door shuts and your mixed martial arts pedigree is the only thing that matters.
With that said, here are five fighters who possess more bark than bite.