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It seems safe to assume that a high percentage of fight fans love loud-mouthed trash talkers. They sell fights better than anyone: Guys like Conor McGregor, Tito Ortiz and Brock Lesnar have driven ratings and pay-per-view buys through the roof with their sharp tongues. Loved by some and hated by others, they draw the attention to MMA.

On the opposite side of the spectrum are the fighters who hardly ever have to open their mouths. They are not overly fond of conducting interviews, usually remain stoic during press conferences and hardly -- if ever -- engage in verbal sparring matches with opponents. Such fighters prefer to let their hands, feet, knees and elbows do the talking.

The latest installment in the Sherdog Top 10 series series examines the greatest silent killers in mixed martial arts history.

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Honorable Mentions: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mirko Filipovic, Royce Gracie, Randy Couture, Rich Franklin, Sergei Kharitonov

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