10 Worst Nicknames in MMA History
10. Cheick "The French Sensation" Kongo
Cheick Kongo stands 6'4'' and weighs a staggering 234 lbs.
Kongo is also one of the scariest looking fighters in mixed martial arts today.
But, how can a fighter get in the right mindset when he hears Bruce Buffer announce his name as "The French Sensation"?
9. Lyle “Fancy Pants" Beerbohm
Lyle Beerbohm was on a fast track to the top of the Lightweight
division after winning the first 16 fights of his mixed martial arts
career.
Well, things caught up with "Fancy Pants" Beerbohm, as he's already lost both of his fights in 2011.
Needless to say, Beerbohm isn't fancy anymore.
8. Ashleigh "Ash Cream Man" Grimshaw
Ashleigh Grimshaw is an England mixed martial artist whose career can be defined by the term "mediocre."
Well, that's not the only thing, as Grimshaw has one of the lamest nicknames known to mankind.
Please refer to Grimshaw as the..."Ash Cream Man."
7. Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko has fought some of the best mixed martial artists throughout his 14-year career.
He's squared off with current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, Tito Ortiz, and Andrei Arlovski.
The problem isn't Matyushenko, but his nickname.
How can someone take you seriously when you're called "The Janitor"?
Clean up on aisle five...
6. Matt "Handsome" Wiman
There's no one denying that Matt Wiman is an up and coming
fighter in the UFC today, especially after his performance against Mac
Danzig at UFC Live in October of 2011, which eventually led to Fight of
the Night honors.
But, in all fairness to Danzig, he may have been distracted by Wiman's nickname.
Hey there, "Handsome."
5. Nick “The Promise” Ring
Nick Ring has never lost a fight in his mixed martial arts
career leading up to his fight with Tim Boetsch at UFC 135 in Denver,
Colorado.
Not only was Ring fully revealed as Boetsch threw him around the Octagon, but so was his nickname.
While "The Promise" isn't so bad, that's not where it ends.
Say it with me...Nick "The Promise...Ring"
Promise Ring? Huh?
4. Ken "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Shamrock
The only thing lamer than Ken Shamrock's nickname of "The World's Most Dangerous Man" is the fact that he actually believes it.
From mixed martial arts to WWE, and then back to the UFC, Shamrock ended his career in a way no man should have to.
The "World's Not So Dangerous Man" lost 10 of his last 14 fights before calling it quits.
3. Joseph "The Ho Bag" Bochenek
The only thing worse than Joseph Bochenek's 0-10 career record is his nickname.
Well, maybe not, as Bochenek never even won a fight, as he was submitted in the first round of each and every one of his fights.
What a "Ho-Bag."
2. Brad "Hillbilly Heartthrob" Imes
If we're being honest with one another, I think it's fair to say that Brad Imes was never really that good.
And, well, neither was his nickname.
Do I really need to try and explain "Hillbilly Heartthrob"?
Oh my Lanta.
1. Frank “Twinkle Toes” Trigg
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star... never mind.
Former UFC fighter Frank Trigg is home to arguably the worst nickname in all of sports.
Can you even begin to imagine the jokes that come with this one?
"Twinkle Toes"... Oh, boy.