Mixed martial arts is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. It involves two men pushing each other to their limits to see who will break first. By its nature, conditioning is the most important weapon in any mixed martial artist’s skill set.
However, the history of MMA is replete with men seduced by the machismo of fighting inside a cage. They step into the arena thinking the toughest brawler, and not the greatest athlete, is the superior fighter.
Add to that the fact that the sport attracts “tough guys” who don’t have the capacity to endure the rigours of MMA training, and you have a sport with a history full of out-of-shape fighters. Here’s a breakdown of 10 of the worst.