2. Georges St-Pierre
There’s no denying that Georges St-Pierre is one of the smartest athletes on this list. Some would even say that he’s the greatest MMA fighter of all-time. But it’s also fair to say that despite being highly effective, his style was also quite boring. Although he had a karate base, St. Pierre’s strategy became increasingly focused on wrestling and grappling later in his career.
‘Rush’ is the most successful welterweight ever, with nine successful defenses. Before taking a four-year hiatus from the sport, he won seven consecutive decisions. Would he be as big a star if he started out in the sport today? It’s unlikely.
