What exactly does it mean to be well-rounded?
Is it a fighter’s ability to mesh individual disciplines like striking, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and muay thai into one polished arsenal?
Or, is it a fighter’s ability to finish fights, maintain composure, strike with intelligence and keep a focused game plan?
Truthfully, it can be either. But for a meaning that’s often tossed around the sport of MMA these days, there’s only a handful of athletes currently gracing the UFC roster that encompass the essence of truly being well-rounded.
In no specific order, here’s how they break down.