Top 7 Most Offensively Versatile Fighters in the UFC Today
Versatility in today's mixed martial arts is like having a gun in a knife fight.
From smothering clinch work to defiant striking and titanic takedowns to battle-tested top games, fighter's often tap into their versatile tool belts to survive the harsh Octagon conditions.
But throughout the entirety of the sport's long list of premier athletes, only a few fighters possess the true capability to harness these power and display greatness.
Here are the seven most offensively versatile fighters in the UFC today.
Carlos Condit
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Despite recent Octagon woes, welterweight killer Carlos Condit may still remain the most well-rounded striker in the division.
And with his pedigree of high-level punch-kick combinations and overall potency in the clinch, the 30-year-old's striking prowess only plays into the rest of his offensive game.
Whether it be for his first-class ground game or destructive finish rate, Condit is undeniably a dangerous offensive weapon.
His return to the cage is long-awaited and should further clutter the division's title picture.
Travis Browne
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Heavyweights are not supposed to move with superior fluidity and inspiring dexterity.
That's why 6'7", 255-pound Travis Browne is currently destroying a division known to harbor one-punch assassins and iron-clad chins.
The Hawaiian can do things inside of the cage that some welterweights can't do.
If he can continue to land vicious elbows to unsuspecting temples and front kicks to the chins of overzealous foes, Browne's budding skill set will undoubtedly flourish.
Conor McGregor
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Say what you will about Conor McGregor's brash attitude and polarizing effect on the sport's mainstream exposure, but the Irishman can flat-out fight.
Despite how valuable McGregor's athleticism and movement are, we need to recognize his body of work and applaud a true artist's masterpiece.
With mind-boggling confidence and pursuit, the rising featherweight can press almost any fighter into a corner.
His high-level quickness and power will be on full display when he challenges featherweight phenom and champion Jose Aldo at UFC 189 on July 11.
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Luke Rockhold
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Luke Rockhold continues to fly under the radar.
And for a former Strikeforce kingpin who has only lost to Vitor Belfort since 2008, sneaking up on a middleweight division fronted by champion Chris Weidman may be his best bet.
But at the end of the day, with elite kickboxing, speed, wrestling and slick submissions, Rockhold's offensive game won't go overlooked for much longer.
His ability to time an attack and capitalize to completion will have another chance to shine when he takes on Lyoto Machida this Saturday at UFC on Fox 15.
Anthony Pettis
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Champion or not, Anthony "Showtime" Pettis represents one of only a handful of fighters who can be labeled as true offensive artists.
With some of the best body kicks this side of the Atlantic, the former lightweight titleholder is able to destroy an opponent's core with one shot.
Add in an optimal submission game and athletic fortitude, and you have a well-oiled, 155-pound killing machine.
Pettis should have no issues reclaiming divisional gold by the end of next year and look impressive while doing it.
Demetrious Johnson
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When you're the fastest guy in the room, grabbing the last slice of pizza is of no concern.
Heck, when you're Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson in a flyweight division littered with leftovers, you can eat the whole pie.
Because based on the champ's blazing speed, top-end precision and flawless athleticism, he can dish out some of the best offensive output you're ever going to see.
In other words, "violence by the volume" should be tattooed on his forehead.
Jon Jones
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Nobody can do what Jon Jones can do.
Nobody has come close, and nobody will, so long as Jones remains youthful.
As someone who can blame his athleticism for having a 205-pound division nipping at his heels, Jones knows all about versatility and how to cultivate the craft.
From legendary oblique kicks to leaping elbows, from spinning backfists to standing guillotines, the best fighter in the sport today knows no offensive bounds.
His repertoire should only build in excellence as he pushes for G.O.A.T. status.
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