Compare some of your favorite fighters to stars in other sports!
MMA stars NBA equivalent:
Frankie Edgar = Allen Iverson. Not the best player, never going to be the GOAT but can win on any night with his speed and energy.
GSP = Tim Duncan. Nothing flashy, nothing fun, just good solid moves and knowing what to do to win. He understands a one hand alley-oop reverse is worth the same two points as a lefty hook.
AS = Shaq. Perfect body, amazing skills, but doesn't seem to have that Kobe or MJ killer-instinct.
Lyoto= Kobe. Pinpoint accuracy, never overworking in the ring, so very very technical. Can score from anywhere. No major weakness.
Brock= Lebron. Not the most technical or efficient but has an amazing body that is just so dominating that it alone creates so many match up problems. He is big and strong, but doesn't lack speed like other huge fighters/ballers.