UFC: Could Floyd Mayweather Make It Inside the Octagon?

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is arguably the greatest boxer to have ever stepped foot inside the ring.

Mayweather, who hadn't fought in over a year, recently squared off with the WBC world welterweight champion, Victor Ortiz at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

As expected, Mayweather knocked out Ortiz at just 2:59 in the fourth round of action. To date, Mayweather has never lost a fight, posting an unbelievable and perfect record of 42-0.

Of his 42 career victories, 26 have come by way of knockout and 16 by decision.

Mayweather has won 10 world titles, two Fighter of the Year awards and was declared the boxing world's greatest pound-for-pound fighter.

He's won the world championship in five different weight classes and proves time and time again that he is virtually unstoppable.

Because of Mayweather's world-class achievements, many have begun to question a career in MMA.

Mayweather, who's been quick to bash the UFC, has never even stepped foot inside the Octagon.

If Mayweather were to pursue a career in mixed martial arts, he would currently fall in the featherweight division of 145-pounders.

While "Money" Mayweather would certainly have the advantage in striking and stand up game, he would be far too inexperienced in every other aspect of the sport.

Sure, Mayweather could win a few bouts against the UFC's lesser opponents. But if the fight were taken to the ground, Mayweather would essentially have no skills in defending himself.

Any experienced fighter would look to take Mayweather to the ground only to ground-and-pound their way to victory. Mayweather also has no experience in submissions or submission defense.

While Mayweather may escape with a few victories in the UFC, he would certainly never be an elite fighter.

Being a champion inside the Octagon requires much more than exceptional boxing skills. It requires an expertise in all phases of the sport.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. could never be an elite fighter in the UFC.