As much as perhaps we would like to think that MMA fans are mixed martial arts purists and that we only care about the quality of the fighting, the glory of the competition, and the honor that comes with it, there is an undeniable element of hype that comes from trash talk leading up to a fight. Trash talk provides a glimpse into the actual personality of a fighter. It can turn someone who would have been a standard fighter with a promising career into a household name beloved across the MMA community. Let’s look at five of the best to pick up the mic.
The UFC makes its long-anticipated return to San Antonio, Texas on Saturday evening for a Fight Night event headlined by a battle between bantamweight contenders Cory Sandhagen and Marlon Vera. Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm and Yana Santos will take co-main event billing.
