There is a fine distinction between confidence and cockiness, but for this list of fighters those two descriptions might as well be the same.

Bleacher Report takes a look into our favorite aspect of MMA: Cockiness!

A majority of fighters tend to be respectful, disciplined and for the most part, “good guys.”

But a special place remains in our hearts for the young assassins of the sport, the self-proclaimed baddest men on the planet and the athletes with performances as sweet as “Suga."

As fans, we all admire the respect shown between athletes, but those aren’t the hot topics shared at the water cooler the next day at work.

As a hint to who’s No. 1 on the list, he was once quoted:

“When you are the best fighter in the world they have a name for you. They don't call you a great fighter, they call you
So strap in and get ready for an ego-induced look into the 5 Cockiest fighters in the UFC!