Biggest Bullies in MMA Right Now

Mixed martial artists are truly a special breed of animals.  They often defy universal law by implementing  over-the-top athleticism, armored defense and flabbergasting instinct in the eyes of their opponents.

But what really separates these natural predators is their ability to control a situation, dictate the pace, inflict damage and confidently pick their foe apart.

In other words, they feed on the misfortunes of the weak.

So without further ado, swirlies and atomic wedgies set aside, here are the most relevant bullies in MMA today.  Enjoy.

Ricardo Lamas

For years, Ricardo Lamas has been one of the best featherweight fighters in the world.  But until his recent destruction of Erik Koch, "The Bully" hasn't received the high praise he deserves.

Lamas has demonstrated on queue the innate ability to channel his inner beast, summon death and bury opponents with some of the most viciously fueled ground-and-pound out there.

With one of the best top games in the sport, Lamas seems destined to fight for a title.  Now while he probably won't succeed at bullying UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, he should still be regarded as one of the most aggressive featherites in the world.

Ben Askren

With a track record of controlling an opponent for five straight rounds, Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren has showcased the ability and willingness to put unsuspecting foes in precarious positions: the basic DNA composition of a bully.

Now while Askren has been ridiculed of subjecting his victims to the always lackluster lay-and-pray technique, isn't that what bullies do?  Don't bullies stretch a boot-to-asses beating over time, making it less enjoyable by the punch?

If you ask me, the wrestling guru has perfected his bully antics and will continue to dictate every minute of every fight.

Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal

Despite his recent knockout defeat, Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal still poses as one of the scariest light heavyweight power punchers on the planet.

Lawal has made a living out of pushing the action, baiting his opponents into a slugfest and dropping hammers as if pulling tighty whities high above an adversary's head.

His success and attitude have transformed the knockout specialist into one of the most prolific bullies in the sport.  Sort of a second coming of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

Gray Maynard

Gray Maynard not only makes this list because his nickname matches the title slide, but more so because his physical stature and barbarian nature consistently keep him relevant in the UFC lightweight division.

He was one punch away from tugging Frankie Edgar's championship belt out from underneath his motionless corpse, he made Clay Guida look like a chicken without its head, and he's utilized bullish power and iron-clad will in every one of his bouts.

Hopefully, his recent loss to the red-hot T.J. Grant doesn't deter "The Bully" from hellacious confrontations in the future.

Wanderlei Silva

Even as an aging legend past his prime, Wanderlei Silva continues to turn his opponents into a bloody work of art.

From his finish of Cung Le to his recent knockout of Brian Stann, the Brazilian has prolonged success by pulling some of the best strikers in the world into his own diabolical realm and hacking them to pieces.

Not to mention "The Axe Murderer" doesn't take crap from any fighter who dares challenge his leathery power.

Michael Bisping

Whether or not he'll ever fight for UFC gold, Michael "The Count" Bisping will not relinquish his belief that he's the best middleweight in the world.

That means the Brit wholeheartedly thinks Anderson Silva is a notch below him on the totem pole.  Now while that's undeniably false, to each their own.

If Bisping thinks he's the most prolific fighter in his weight class, then he's going to train like it, prepare like it and most of the time perform like it.

In his case, confidence can supersede natural talent, even though he cohesively blends elite boxing with terrifying fitness.

Nate Diaz

If Nate Diaz's brother Nick was still an active fighter, then he'd grace this spot on the list.  But considering he'd rather sulk in his own bitterness and refuse to humble himself, the younger Californian gets the call.

For Diaz, Nate that is, making fighters uncomfortable comes second nature.  He's not only able to get under their skin before, during and after a fight, but Diaz has the precision, ferocity and cojones to challenge any lightweight around.

If only he was a little bigger and a little more explosive, Diaz would be a world champion by now.

Alistair Overeem

When you look at Alistair Overeem, do you see a man?  Do you see a human being who has experienced the same evolution as the rest of us?

Not a chance in hell.  Like a building resting on the edge of Mount Everest, Overeem is a ginormous specimen of power, athleticism and crude behavior.

With a keen sense for demolition and Octagon devastation, the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion knows when and how to overwhelm an opponent, pin them against the cage and inflict titanic consequences.

As long as he's healthy and clean, Overeem will continue to be one of the most feared competitors in the sport.

Chael Sonnen

Physically and skillfully, Chael Sonnen is one of the best light heavyweights currently competing in the UFC.  But verbally, he's on an entirely different level.

Now while most people would argue that Chael P. hasn't backed up his chatter in a long time, does it really matter?  He's by far the best microphone talent in MMA history and uses it to his advantage time and time again.

From unprecedented title shots to unmatched verbosity, Sonnen has bullied his way to UFC glory without even capturing gold.

I guess having the biggest bark is sometimes better than having the biggest bite.

Georges St-Pierre

Georges St-Pierre is one of the nicest fighters of all time.  He doesn't talk trash, he doesn't pretend to be someone he's not and he doesn't boast after ripping off one UFC welterweight title defense after the other.

No, what GSP likes to do is quietly enter the Octagon, slowly discard his Japanese rising-sun bandanna and proceed to lay the smack down on whoever stands across his cage.

So whether he's securing his eighth takedown or landing his 100th strike, the Canadian never seems breakable.  His confidence is fully charged and his tenacity is effectively grounded.

There's nothing better than a bully who takes his time, makes it all worth it and marvels in his own excellence.

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