Fighters categorized by their approach & game plan
In MMA, every fighter brings their own approach to the cage — the way they naturally fight, whether it’s aggressive pressure, calculated counter striking, or unpredictable chaos. It’s the rhythm and mindset they rely on when the fight unfolds.
A game plan is the specific strategy a fighter uses for a particular opponent. It’s built around strengths, weaknesses, and preparation — like focusing on takedowns against a striker, or staying long against a brawler.
Together, a fighter’s approach and game plan reveal how they think, adapt, and go to war.
On this page, you will find the general (not exclusive) fighting style of many MMA fighters.
Pressure fighters
Relentlessly moves forward, overwhelms opponents with volume, pace, and aggression.
Counter strikers
Waits for opponents to strike first, then punishes their mistakes with precision shots.
Brawlers
Thrives in chaotic exchanges, regularly willing to take one to land one.
Tacticians
Smart and methodical — adapts mid-fight and follows strict game plans.
Technical strikers
Fights with precision, structure, and efficiency — emphasizes form over chaos.
Grapplers
Uses takedowns, top control, clinch work, and submissions to dominate on the ground.
Unorthodox
Unpredictable movement and strikes — hard to read, hard to prepare for. They are very rare.
Defensive experts
Minimizes damage, uses movement, range, or grappling to stay safe and win smart.
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