TOP 10 Greatest UFC Fighters of All Time
TOP 10 Greatest UFC Fighters of All Time :
10. Brock Lesnar :
Though this American monster had much bigger achievements outside of the UFC, he still stamped his authority inside the octagon when he was at his peak. Recall the UFC Heavyweight Championship bout against the mighty legend Randy Couture in 2008 where he emerged victorious.
9. Conor McGregor :
The Notorious, as his fans call him, is the current UFC Lightweight Champion and former UFC Featherweight Champion. He also holds the distinction of being the first fighter to have held 2 weight division titles simultaneously. he has the fastest victory ever in UFC title fight history.
8. Chuck Liddell :
He fought 23 fights in the UFC and holds the distinction of having the most wins in UFC Light Heavyweight division. The most valuable win for him was the 2005 UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Liddell was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame In 2009.
7. Royce Gracie :
This Brazilian is not only one of the best UFC fighters ever but also considered by MMA lovers to arguably be one of most influential ambassadors of this sport. He authoritatively came out a winner of the 3 UFC tournaments. Gracie became the one of the two earliest inductees into the UFC Hall of Fame.
6. B.J. Penn :
This American, nicknamed ‘The Prodigy’, proudly stands as only one of the 3 UFC champions to have won championship titles in 2 separate divisions (Lightweight and Welterweight). Penn was also the only one to have remained unbeaten in the Lightweight division for more than 8 years.
5. Matt Hughes :
This American is the most difficult Welterweight opponent to beat. he has 2 UFC Welterweight Championship, he holds the proud distinction of having defeated all available opponents in the UFC Welterweight division. Hughes was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2010.
4. Randy Couture :
Recognized as one of the best ground-and-pound and clinch fighters among the top UFC heavyweight rankings, this American is credited with having the most title reigns in the UFC with 5 titles. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2006.
3. Jon Jones :
Jones has won the UFC Light Heavyweight title twice. Jones holds the distinction of winning the highest number of fights with 13 fights back to back and the one who has forced most victories by submission in UFC Light Heavyweight History.
2. Georges St-Pierre :
Considered as one of the most consistent UFC champions, this Canadian has won the UFC Welterweight title thrice. Not only that, he has the highest number of wins in title bouts with 12 and second most wins in UFC history with 19.
1. Anderson Silva :
He is the most difficult fighter in the octagon to fight against let alone win. The Brazilian is honored to have 16 successive wins, 10 title defenses, and the longest winning streak with 16 and title reign in UFC history with 2,457 days.
10. Brock Lesnar :
Though this American monster had much bigger achievements outside of the UFC, he still stamped his authority inside the octagon when he was at his peak. Recall the UFC Heavyweight Championship bout against the mighty legend Randy Couture in 2008 where he emerged victorious.
9. Conor McGregor :
The Notorious, as his fans call him, is the current UFC Lightweight Champion and former UFC Featherweight Champion. He also holds the distinction of being the first fighter to have held 2 weight division titles simultaneously. he has the fastest victory ever in UFC title fight history.
8. Chuck Liddell :
He fought 23 fights in the UFC and holds the distinction of having the most wins in UFC Light Heavyweight division. The most valuable win for him was the 2005 UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Liddell was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame In 2009.
7. Royce Gracie :
This Brazilian is not only one of the best UFC fighters ever but also considered by MMA lovers to arguably be one of most influential ambassadors of this sport. He authoritatively came out a winner of the 3 UFC tournaments. Gracie became the one of the two earliest inductees into the UFC Hall of Fame.
6. B.J. Penn :
This American, nicknamed ‘The Prodigy’, proudly stands as only one of the 3 UFC champions to have won championship titles in 2 separate divisions (Lightweight and Welterweight). Penn was also the only one to have remained unbeaten in the Lightweight division for more than 8 years.
5. Matt Hughes :
This American is the most difficult Welterweight opponent to beat. he has 2 UFC Welterweight Championship, he holds the proud distinction of having defeated all available opponents in the UFC Welterweight division. Hughes was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2010.
4. Randy Couture :
Recognized as one of the best ground-and-pound and clinch fighters among the top UFC heavyweight rankings, this American is credited with having the most title reigns in the UFC with 5 titles. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2006.
3. Jon Jones :
Jones has won the UFC Light Heavyweight title twice. Jones holds the distinction of winning the highest number of fights with 13 fights back to back and the one who has forced most victories by submission in UFC Light Heavyweight History.
2. Georges St-Pierre :
Considered as one of the most consistent UFC champions, this Canadian has won the UFC Welterweight title thrice. Not only that, he has the highest number of wins in title bouts with 12 and second most wins in UFC history with 19.
1. Anderson Silva :
He is the most difficult fighter in the octagon to fight against let alone win. The Brazilian is honored to have 16 successive wins, 10 title defenses, and the longest winning streak with 16 and title reign in UFC history with 2,457 days.