While defining the best competitors of any sport is a troublesome and largely subjective process, the de facto pinnacle of MMA is populated by those wearing UFC gold around their waist.
While cases can be made that any number of fighters rank among the best, it’s rather difficult to discount one at the top of his weight division, in the sport’s premiere organization.
What puts UFC champions at the top of their respective classes is their skill sets, which typically encompass more, and/or sharper weapons than their divisional subjects.
Here, we’ll take a glance at the three most effective weapons wielded by each UFC champion (interim champions not included), and examine how they have worked to set their handler above his competitors.