7 Unused Fighter Nicknames Someone Needs to Claim Today
Nicknames are a thing of the past, present and future.
They often tell a tall tale of overcoming adversity and displaying perfection. More importantly, they encompass the mentality of their owners.
From hard-nosed brawlers to sneaky submission artists, there is an ideal sobriquet for each and every fighter.
Through all the classics like The Iceman, The Spider, The Natural, The Axe Murderer and The Cowboy, there still remains a long list of worthy and strong nicknames that continue to go unused in the world of MMA.
Here they are in a group of magnificent seven.
First Blood
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Whether it's in the first round or the last, First Blood turns it on when the tough gets going.
Capable of sustaining copious amounts of damage, he can bleed with the best of them and still compete to his greatest ability.
Armored with thick skin, an undying heart and the natural response to pounce on injured foe, First Blood makes every fight a dangerous war.
Potential suitors: Cain Velasquez, Diego Sanchez, Matt Brown
Legend
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Nobody packs more punch than Legend.
Molded by an era blazed by all-time greats, he encompasses a sense of entitlement and pride that other fighters fail to match.
He may not be the most talented and athletic competitor around today, but he commands the most respect.
No matter what odds he faces, Legend always seems to rise to the occasion.
Potential suitors: Dan Henderson, Vitor Belfort, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The Comeback Kid
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Equipped with unflappable dedication and perseverance, The Comeback Kid never gives up.
From in-cage obstacles to out-of-the-cage disasters, he'll never turn his back on the sport he loves.
Just when you think he's maybe had enough and ready to fold, The Comeback Kid returns even stronger than before.
He's arguably the most dangerous fighter the sport can offer today.
Potential suitors: Dominick Cruz, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva
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The Italian Stallion
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Drawn from Philadelphia's own Rocky Balboa, The Italian Stallion embodies unparalleled resolve and confidence.
Consistently smaller and undervalued amongst his peers, he's grown accustomed to earning respect the hard way.
Capable of matching any champion blow-for-blow, The Italian Stallion is always in contention.
Potential suitors: Frankie Edgar
The Bounty Hunter
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Reminiscent of an outlaw in search of a quick payday, The Bounty Hunter will do absolutely anything to earn some extra scratch.
From vicious elbows to timely submissions, he can finish a fight in every which way possible.
He will often put himself in danger to pull off what needs to be done, but at the end of the day, The Bounty Hunter collects his reward.
Potential suitors: Joe Lauzon, Anderson Silva, Donald Cerrone, Nate Diaz
Chinkillah
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Blessed with bone-crushing strength, Chinkillah doesn't know how to pull his punches.
Whether in the clinch, on the ground or in the center of the cage, he's always seconds away from landing a chin-killing knockout blow.
The rest of his game could be considered average at best, but when he connects, nothing else matters.
Potential suitors: Mark Hunt, Robbie Lawler, Junior Dos Santos, Hector Lombard
Beetlejuice
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Beetlejuice is a bio-exorcist capable of ridding the cage of the living.
From a shapeshifting skill set to magical performances, he's always one step ahead of his competitors.
Not to mention his sneaky ways make Beetlejuice nearly impossible to put away.
Potential suitors: Demetrious Johnson, Jon Jones, Anthony Pettis, Rory MacDonald
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