It goes without saying that UFC athletes are among the top competitors in all of mixed martial arts. Whether that’s due to their natural abilities, their dedication to their craft, or because they already had a substantial background in other disciplines.
Indeed, it is because of that background in other sports such as wrestling, boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that has allowed certain figures in the promotion to rise to certain levels of stardom. From highly-touted prospects to champions, the UFC has seen its fair share of multi-sport individuals claim their places near or at the pinnacle of the organization.