Nicknames are a thing of the past, present and future.

They often tell a tall tale of overcoming adversity and displaying perfection. More importantly, they encompass the mentality of their owners.

From hard-nosed brawlers to sneaky submission artists, there is an ideal sobriquet for each and every fighter.

Through all the classics like The Iceman, The Spider, The Natural, The Axe Murderer and The Cowboy, there still remains a long list of worthy and strong nicknames that continue to go unused in the world of MMA.