Every fighter in the UFC’s stable—or at least the ones that last the test of time—take drastic measures to ensure they optimize their potential heading into the Octagon.
Rarely, however, does a tactical game-planner the ilk of Georges St-Pierre come along and routinely produce intricate blueprints that perpetually lead to monumental wins.
Since teaming up with head trainer Firas Zahabi following his loss to Matt Serra at UFC 69, “GSP” has reeled off 11 straight wins, including 10 in title fights.
The welterweight kingpin isn’t alone in his pursuit of perfection through means of strategy.
Here are the 10 best tactical game-planners in MMA.