In mixed martial arts’ heyday, fighters only specialized in one style or aspect of fighting.
Grapplers had the advantage early on, as most MMA fighters had never seen or heard of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Fighters today are more well rounded than their predecessors, forcing up and comers and veterans alike to evolve.
Many grapplers have had to work on their stand-up so that they could compete outside of the ground game.
Here are the five best grapplers that have made the transition to formidable strikers.