Halloween is just a day away, so if you haven’t gotten a costume yet, you’re an even bigger procrastinator than I am.
But for the mixed martial arts fan who is scrambling for something to get dressed up as on Oct. 31st (and doesn’t necessarily need to load up on the fear factor), here are some ideas of UFC personalities you can impersonate.
Quinton (Rampage) Jackson: Grab a silver chain to go around your neck, a fake gold grill for your mouth and a black TapouT t-shirt. Make sure you work on your dog howls (which will mark the occasion quite well).
Chuck (The Iceman) Liddell: Don’t know if this still plays with him in retirement now, but if you can find some icicle-trimmed blue shorts and give yourself a “fauxhawk,” the look will undeniably portray the iconic former light-heavyweight champion.
Jason (Mayhem) Miller: Retired or not, the flashy former fighter is a given for this list. Get some red hair dye (or any wacky colour you like really) and run a streak through your hair (just make sure it’s the washable kind). Add some crazy eyes for effect.
Clay (The Carpenter) Guida: Two words: wild wig. (No toolkit though, “The Carpenter” is a figurative nickname.)
Brian Ebersole: Either wear a bodysuit with a drawn-on chest “hairrow,” or else you’ll be very cold on Halloween night. But you’ll definitely win the most creative costume.
Dennis Hallman: On second thought…
Georges St-Pierre: Get a white headband with Japan flag symbol, and a red Gi (to cover up a fleur-de-lys speedo). It may be a year and a half since he last fought, but he’s still Canada’s top MMA fighter, and a dress-up superhero to some.
Ring girls: Definitely a hit costume with the men, er, ladies. You’ll need a numbered, Octagon-shaped card, and any scantily-clad attire will do. (Have a long black robe on hand in case it’s a chilly night.)
Dana White: Wear a black dress shirt (top two buttons undone) and black blazer (also unbuttoned). Shaved head of course. (But refrain from using multiple profanities if there are kids around).
Bruce Buffer: A three-piece suit and microphone (and a touch of grey for the hair). Do a lot of jumping and twirling to really embrace the role.
Herb Dean: Wear a black golf shirt and a pair of white gloves, and you can be any UFC referee. But the best Octagon official also has the most distinctive look, with a well-groomed ‘stache, beard and some flowing ponytailed dreadlocks. Good luck with that last part.
