I’ve been watching MMA for quite a while now, and during that time, I’d like to think I’ve made a few observations that are rather trenchant, if I do say so myself.
For example, I’ve noticed that the sport is fairly intense—and to do it well, sometimes a little intensity is a good thing.
(As Royce Gracie would say…you’re welcome.)
There’s certainly no shortage of intensity inside the cage or personalities outside the cage, but like looks, luck or, I don’t know, hair, some guys have a little more than others.
Here are the 25 MMA fighters who, throughout the history of recorded time, have displayed the highest levels of intensity while plying their craft, promoting their bout or just being themselves.