As the sport of MMA continues to grow and evolve, so do the athletes and the skill sets that they bring to the table.
There have always been great strikers competing in MMA and though grappling may still be an incredibly dominant aspect of the game, some of the top fighters in the world do their best work on the feet.
Roy Jones Jr. knows a thing or two about the art of hitting without getting hit back as one of the greatest to ever step inside a boxing ring.
As an avid MMA fan, who was sat front row for UFC 306 at the Sphere this past weekend, who better to talk about the best strikers in the sport right now.
He pointed to a fighter that combines all aspects of what you would want to see from an exciting and dangerous stand-up artist, a point that was also made by Teddy Atlas.
Roy Jones Jr. Says Sean O’Malley May Be The Best Striker In MMA Today
During his appearance on the debut episode of The Ariel Helwani Show, Jones was asked a question that required his expert opinion.
When asked who he believes is the best striker in MMA today, there are a few strong contenders that come to mind as viable options.
Jones’ answer ended up being a fighter that he was already talking about at the time of the question and someone that he got to watch up close this past weekend.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley possesses one of the best striking toolkits that the Octagon has seen in some time.
With excellent distance management and ability to read a fight, his sniper-like accuracy has helped turn him into one of the biggest stars on the roster.
“Right now, he may be, because he’s a hell of a striker. I love to see Sean O’Malley strike because he strikes like a full-fledged fighter, boxer.”
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