An organization that started as an open-weight tournament in 1993, the UFC has grown into one of the most well-known brands in the world.
While fighters under the UFC banner are only as successful as their performance indicates, the most exciting and popular fighters are synonymous with solid nicknames.
Rampage Jackson and Shogun Rua for instance are two fighters who have become acknowledged by their nicknames alone. Records are more important, but brands are everything today.
A good nickname should reflect a fighter’s natural abilities and accomplishments, but can also represent a physical appearance. Some nicknames are catchy but don’t always fit the people who carry them.
Here is a list of the 10 most fitting nicknames in the UFC.