Fighters who displayed artistry in the octagon

It’s almost here. UFC 264 is right around the corner and fans are buzzing over what promises to be a hard-hitting, star-studded evening of MMA mayhem. In the main event, the UFC’s most recognizable star, Conor McGregor, will look for revenge in a trilogy fight with UFC’s number one ranked lightweight, Dustin Poirier.

In the semi-main, two of the welterweight division’s finest, Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson, will clash in a curious mismatch of styles. Expect fireworks when heavyweight hosses Tai Tuivasa and Greg Hardy do battle as well. The whole card is stacked with intriguing, promising fights well worth every fight fan’s attention.

Unsurprisingly, UFC 264 will host several top-of-the-line fighters who have displayed truly exceptional skills in the ring. From master strikers to submission artists, here are three fighters on the UFC 264 card who have shown exceptional artistry in their fights over the years.

#3. UFC women’s bantamweight fighter Irene Aldana