MMA has reached a new height in the world of sports and the main credit of this goes UFC and the superstar fighters of this organization. It is not that easy to get stardom in this sport. Fighting and winning in the Octagon while showcasing your skills and strategies will surely make you an elite fighter and a star but in order to become a superstar of the sports, one needs much more than that. There are a number of fighters in UFC who have got a lot of skills when it comes to words. How a fighter speaks in a press conference against their opponents creates the real hype and it can increase the sale of PPVs and arena seats. Here are some of the best fighters who have mastered the skills of trash talk along with martial arts.
Conor “The Notorious” McGregor
Love him or hate him, McGregor is the biggest superstar not only of UFC but also of the sports world. He has been gifted with the power of gab as he knows how to defeat his opponents with words – before even setting foot in the cage. “Straight Outta Dublin,” Conor has proved himself as a skillful fighter from time to time in his fights and he has also shown that none of his opponents stands a chance when it comes to trash talk as well.
The two-division champion’s references of El Chapo and his reply to Jeremy Stephens ‘Who the F is that guy’ have become legendary in UFC. He is the one who has taken UFC and MMA to the whole new level with his gifts of gab as well as his skills to sell the fight.
Diaz Brothers
Often times, it’s apparent that even the best trash talkers are simply promoting a fight and the banter that comes along with it is all in good fun. However, the Diaz brothers are a classic example of two gentlemen who seemed to genuinely mean what they say and it’s that sort of authenticity that has helped make them fan favorites. Those who don’t approve of a foul language may not appreciate Nick and Nate Diaz. Of course, rest assured the fighting brothers couldn’t care less what anyone thinks.
The Diaz brothers have always held a reputation for being outspoken and aren’t afraid to say what’s on their minds. They are seen smoking weed and other smokingthings while attending fight or press conference as their way of telling they don’t care at all. The Diaz brothers are well known for bringing that attitude with them into the octagon by flipping off and taunting their opponents during the fights.
Dominick Cruz
Anyone who listens to Dominic Cruz’s commentary will quickly discover that the former bantamweight champion is one of the smartest men in MMA. What makes the Dominick such an excellent trash talker is his ability to pick on specific parts of his opponents’ games.
He has managed to get under the skin of several fighters like TJ Dillashaw and Team Alpha Male members, most notably, Urijah Faber and Cody Garbrandt. From claiming Uriah Faber has T-Rex arms to saying he thought Cody Garbrandt was CM Punk, Dominick Cruz always seems to know how to push the right buttons. In truth, Cruz is every bit as difficult to beat in a verbal sparring match as he is in the UFC cage.