Some fights are over before the first bell rings. The intimidation factor is real. Most pro fighters aren’t going to be broken by a single look, but it all plays into the bigger picture and every little bit of an edge can help sway a close fight. If a fighter can instill even the slightest amount of doubt in their opponent, that can be the difference. Here are the fighters that have mastered the staredown.
Wanderlei Silva
There’s a reason they call him the Ax Murderer. Wandy is one of the scariest fighters ever, and the most intense. There’s something about the looseness and fluidity that just drips pure intimidation. He’s gone face to face with most of the greats, and beaten a lot of them too.
Ronda Rousey
Ronda’s got one of the most intense game-faces in all of sports. From her walk to the octagon, to her staredowns, weigh-ins, and when she’s standing across the cage from her next victim it’s all complete intensity. Wouldn’t you be intimidated standing across the cage from this?
Rory MacDonald
When Rory is staring into your soul, it’s like he’s trying to figure out whether or not your skin will fit him.
Diego Sanchez
Sanchez has one of the meanest mugs in all of MMA, he looks like he completely resents his opponents for making him cut weight and go through training camp, and he wants to make them pay for the inconvenience.
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