The 5 Most Offensive-Minded Fighters in MMA Today
Offense sells.
In a world that incorporates defensive head movement, foot work and well-scripted transitions, there's just no escaping a formidable faction of strikes and finishes.
Whether in an effort to instill fear in an opponent or to signify dominance within a deadlocked division, offensive fighters are truly the cream of the crop.
But somewhere along the line, there is a separation that takes place between sound practitioners and potent ones.
The latter is geared more toward those who stand out among the very best offensively minded fighters in the world.
With that said, here they are.
Conor McGregor
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Like him or not (and most likely you won't), Conor McGregor is one heck of an offensive weapon.
With movement unseen in the featherweight division before his arrival and evolving fluidity, the rising superstar has picked apart every fighter he's encountered inside of the Octagon thus far.
What makes him even more dangerous is the fact that he aims to kill.
Amidst lightweight punching power and an unflappable chin, McGregor can push forward with zero reservations.
That type of confidence and overwhelming will are enough to land him on this list, not to mention his technique follows suit.
Nick Diaz
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As the epitome of an in-your-face striker, Nick Diaz pulls no punches when faced with an in-cage challenge.
Blessed with natural power in both of his hands and the ability to land quantity over quality, the former top contender at welterweight is able to pick apart an opponent like a shark in a pool of dead fish.
What truly separates Diaz from the rest of his peers is his persistence. No matter what situation he encounters inside of the Octagon, the 31-year-old always pushes forward and does what he needs to do to wilt an opponent's soul.
He was picked to welcome Anderson Silva back for a good reason.
Vitor Belfort
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Despite being a 37-year-old fighter kicking the juice, Vitor Belfort remains an offensive god.
Now equipped with head kicks capable of beheading a bronze statue, The Phenom has gotten even better over the years.
The only thing you really need to look at is the natural combination of power and speed that he puts forth every time he steps inside of the cage.
There are only a handful of fighters in the world that can match his potency, but none of them possess Belfort's senseless, yet calculated, violence.
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Robbie Lawler
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Like an old washed-up sailor at the end of the bar, welterweight juggernaut Robbie Lawler has no problem going shot-for-shot.
Dressed with easily one of the best chins in the sport today, Ruthless is able to absorb damage like no other.
That human sponge trait helps him gain advantageous positions and angles to swarm opponents with his hammerfists.
His ferocious grittiness only helps fuel his world-class skill set, equipped with devastating combos and one-punch finishers.
Junior Dos Santos
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Junior dos Santos absolutely crushes heavyweights.
From Mark Hunt to Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian bruiser has demolished some of the best strikers in the world.
As arguably the most prolific boxer in MMA history, JDS encompasses a perfected combination of precision, power, speed and technique.
That unique ability allows him to stand tall in the pocket, power through adversity and outpoint any unsuspecting foe.
Dos Santos tends to get hit a lot, so it's difficult to boast about his defense. But it doesn't really matter when you have the best hands in heavyweight history.
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