Ranked: 5 style icons in the UFC today

#2. Israel Adesanya

'The Last Stylebender' is more than just an anime-inspired moniker describing Adesanya's in-cage fighting style. While the reigning middleweight champion has adopted a more defensively responsible and conservative striking approach since capturing the championship, his style outside the cage remains as flamboyant as ever.

Adesanya often combines his love of anime with an unapologetic femininity in one of the most recognizable blends of fashion in the entire promotion. The New-Zealander subverts expectations, painting his nails while simultaneously expressing his inherent masculinity through brash confidence. All the while, his love for anime is continuously expressed through his clothing.

At times it is streetwear and other times it is a black buttoned shirt with a red cloud print designed after the Akatsuki, a fictional organization from one of Adesanya's favorite anime series, Naruto. With his polished watch and glinting earrings, the current middleweight champ is a man with no equal when it comes to fashion or pure striking in the UFC.

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#1. Conor McGregor is the most stylish fighter in the UFC

Before Conor McGregor's rise to prominence, very few MMA fighters took any pains over their appearance. However, during his legendary rise through the featherweight division, 'The Notorious' made it a point to distinguish himself from his competitors. He did so not only with his trash talk and highlight-reel knockouts, but also with his fashion sense.

The Irishman's style is varied, including but not limited to form-fitting polo shirts, printed pants and three-piece suits. During the buildup to his historic clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr., McGregor made headlines for sporting an all-white Gucci mink fur coat, lauding its rarity as Gucci discontinued its use of real animal fur for its garments.

Not only is the Irishman the sharpest dresser in the UFC today, but he also sports his own clothing line called "August McGregor." Though whether it's his own brand or the likes of Gucci and Tom Ford, McGregor always makes a concerted effort to dress to impress.