For even top-flight mixed martial artists, the overwhelming anxiety that accompanies a typical walk to a ring, cage or Octagon can prove mortifying.
Over the course of the sport’s history, however, a handful of ballsy and imaginative figures have emerged to transform the sometimes daunting pre-fight ritual into a captivating spectacle.
These men have emulated their favorite pro wrestling and boxing heroes, using choreographed routines and extravagant attire to prime the crowd before the bell.
Here are the most electric walkout artists in MMA history.