As mixed martial arts has become the most dominant combat sport in the world, lost in the fray are the ancient traditional martial arts.
Many fighters started out training in styles such as karate and kung fu, but few in the game still utilize these techniques.
Those that still integrate these arts into their game have found a great deal of success with unorthodox movements and uncommon attacks that baffle opponents.
Here are the top traditional martial artists who have found the most success in MMA.