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For All-Time Greatest Fighters, the 200 most-recently updated member lists will be included. Who's the greatest of all time? It's a source of endless debate: who are the greatest MMA fighters of all time? The consensus ranking compiles our member lists, then updates in real time for up-to-the-minute information.
Mar 16, 2024 · The only fighter on this list who has never fought for the UFC, MMA circles across the world would agree “The Last Emporer” belongs in the elite group of all-time greats. Considered the greatest heavyweight fighter ever, Emelianenko won 31 of his first 32 career fights with the one loss coming by a controversial doctor stoppage 17 seconds ...
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Nov 14, 2023 · MMA Junkie Staff. November 13, 2023 7:15 pm ET. To commemorate the UFC’s 30th anniversary, MMA Junkie has compiled its definitive list of the 30 greatest UFC fighters of all time. We revealed one every day until the anniversary of UFC 1, which took place Nov. 12, 1993. Our complete rankings, along with videos for each fighter, can be viewed ...
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- Heavyweight. Stipe Miocic (20-4; 15 knockouts/TKOs, 5 decisions) Stipe Miocic after retaining the UFC heavyweight title with a masterclass against Francis Ngannou in 2018.
- Light-heavyweight. Jon Jones’ career has been overshadowed by indiscretions in and out of the ring. (Getty Images) Jon Jones (27-1, 1 No Contest; 10 KO/TKOs, 7 submissions, 10 decisions)
- Middleweight. Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva after his final bout in the UFC, in 2020. (Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Anderson Silva (34-11, 1 NC; 23 KO/TKOs, 3 submissions, 8 decisions)
- Welterweight. Georges St-Pierre reigned as UFC welterweight champion and later won the middleweight belt. (Getty Images) Georges St-Pierre (26-2; 8 KO/TKOs, 6 submissions, 12 decisions)
- Bj Penn
- Royce Gracie
- Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
- Dominick Cruz
- Max Holloway
- Junior Dos Santos
- Frankie Edgar
- Henry Cejudo
- Michael Bisping
- Randy Couture
Career Record: 16-14-2 Weight Class: Lightweight, Welterweight, Middleweight Awards: 2x Fight of the Night, 2x Submission of the Night, Knockout of the Night, Tapout of the Night, Hall of Fame UFC Belts Achieved: Lightweight, Welterweight UFC Title Defenses: 3 His record might not be there, but BJ Penn was a monster in his prime. He's highly regard...
Career Record: 15-2-3 Weight Class: Welterweight, Middleweight, Light Heavyweight Awards: 3x UFC Tournament winner, Most fights in a single night (4), UFC Viewers Choice Award, UFC Hall of Fame UFC Belts Achieved: N/A UFC Title Defenses: N/A You can't have a top UFC fighter list and leave Royce Gracie out. He's essentially the father of the sport a...
Career Record: 34-10-1, 1 NC Weight Class: Heavyweight Awards: 2x Fight of the Night, Knockout of the Night, UFC Hall of Fame UFC Belts Achieved: Interim Heavyweight UFC Title Defenses: 0 Antonio Nogueira helped put Brazil on the map in the world of MMA. He was a tremendous all-around fighter who could always find a way to win. Nogueira is a true l...
Career Record: 24-4-0 Weight Class: Bantamweight Awards: 4x Fight of the Night, Performance of the Night, Most wins in UFC/WEC Bantamweight History (14) UFC Belts Achieved: Bantamweight UFC Title Defenses: 3 Famously known for his unorthodox approach, Dominick Cruz has been one of the best martial artists throughout his career, which ended in 2022....
Career Record: 25-7-0 Weight Class: Featherweight Awards: Knockout of the Night, 6x Fight of the Night, 4x Performance of the Night, Most wins in UFC Featherweight History (20) UFC Belts Achieved: Featherweight UFC Title Defenses: 3 Easily one of the most exciting fighters in UFC history, Max Holloway always puts on a spectacular performance. A tru...
Career Record: 21-9-0 Weight Class: Heavyweight Awards: 3x Knockout of the Night, 3x Fight of the Night UFC Belts Achieved: Heavyweight UFC Title Defenses: 1 Junior dos Santos was, at one point, the best Heavyweight fighter in the world. His knockout power was one of a kind, and not many could stop him.
Career Record: 23-11-1 Weight Class: Bantamweight, Featherweight, Lightweight Awards: 8x Fight of the Night, 2x Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night UFC Belts Achieved: Lightweight UFC Title Defenses: 3 Perhaps one of the best boxers in MMA history, Frankie Edgar often went into the octagon with a solid game plan. He should be considered...
Career Record: 16-3-0 Weight Class: Flyweight, Bantamweight Awards: 4th All-Time Double-Champ, 3x Performance of the Night, Fight of the Night UFC Belts Achieved: Flyweight, Bantamweight UFC Title Defenses: 2 The fourth UFC star to earn the title “Champ-Champ,” Henry Cejudo finally won his first belt and then steamrolled for a second. He has to be ...
Career Record: 30-9-0 Weight Class: Middleweight, Light Heavyweight Awards: The Ultimate Fighter 3 Light Heavyweight Tournament Winner, 5x Fight of the Night, 2x Performance of the Night, UFC Hall of Fame UFC Belts Achieved: Middleweight UFC Title Defenses: 1 One of the most prolific fighters in UFC history, Michael Bisping, put himself on the map ...
Career Record: 19-11-0 Weight Class: Light Heavyweight, Heavyweight Awards: UFC Tournament Winner, 2x Fight of the Night, UFC Viewer Choice Award, UFC Hall of Fame Belts Achieved: 3x Heavyweight champ, 2x Light Heavyweight champ, Interim Light Heavyweight Champ Title Defenses: 0 Randy Couture might be the most influential fighter in UFC history. He...
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Mar 5, 2024 · 10. Jose Aldo (31-8) Many MMA fans believe Aldo is the best featherweight fighter of all time. The Brazilian's incredible nine-year undefeated run as champion in the WEC and the UFC was unprecedented.
Apr 22, 2023 · The journey to find the best MMA fighters of all time takes us down a winding road of iconic moments, heart-stopping victories, and the indomitable spirit of true champions. Here, we present our own rankings of the top 10 greatest MMA fighters, a list that not only celebrates their achievements but dives into the very essence of what makes ...
