How do UFC fighters get their nicknames?
They can be self-given, coined by a coach or a promotion or in some cases earned based on a performance. Oftentimes a nickname is more ubiquitous than a fighter’s actual name. Such is the way of combat sports, where so many fighters have some sort of ring name.
What are good fighter nicknames?
Cool Nicknames for MMA Fighters
| Northern Tornado | Tasmanian Devil | Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Apparatus | Western Paradox | Blue Brawler |
| Harbinger | Titan of Texas | Ashen Lion |
| Slumber | Jester | Ripper |
| Queen of Venus | Beelzebub | Dungeon Master |
Do MMA fighters choose their nicknames?
A fighter can’t choose their nickname; it’s one of those things that’s given to a fighter. Like a ceremonial gift from a coach of peer, a nickname means something. Or in some cases, it’s simply an inside joke within the gym, like Junior dos Santos being called “Cigano” because of his long hair.
Who is your favorite UFC fighter?
The Top Fan Favorite MMA Fighters Max “Blessed” Holloway. Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier. Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje. Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson. Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya. Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker. “Thug” Rose Namajunas. Jiří “Denisa” Procházka. Alexander “The Great”
Who is the most famous UFC fighter?
Max “Blessed” Holloway
Who is the toughest fighter in the UFC?
Michael Bisping. The middleweight contender has taken his time building polish over the years and is now ready to stake his claim to a middleweight title shot.
Does the UFC really have the best fighters?
There is no getting away from the fact that the UFC does have most of the best fighters in the world. The most recent list of Sherdog.com rankings drew 88% of its fighters from the UFC. Bellator Fighting Championships was next with only 5%; World Series of Fighting 3%; Invicta Fighting Championships 2%. KSW and ONE Championship filled the remaining gaps with 1% a piece.