Who is the strongest in ufc. The best mma fighters. Fights without rules
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The fastest growing sport is MMA (mixed martial arts), with more and more fans appearing every day. This sport is only a quarter of a century old, but there are already many famous athletes in it who are proud of their titles and awards. It is difficult to stay in this sport for a long time, so it is quite possible that old champions will be replaced by new talents. In the meantime, we present you the rating - best MMA fighters for 2017.
Georges Saint-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is the undefeated MMA champion; Anderson Silva lost the title to him after his recent defeat. Georges is at the peak of his physical capabilities and, apparently, is not going to give up his place on the throne to anyone. Without a doubt, welterweight is the category in which he is the best; in battle, Georges shows excellent physical and psychological characteristics, unbalancing his opponents with his behavior in the ring. Saint-Pierre is also a participant in UFC tournaments (the absolute fighting championship), where he has two defeats (after revenge, he won) and twenty-four victories. UFC champion twice, set a record for victories, by decision of the judges - 11 victories. Matt Hughes is his closest opponent in UFC wins with 18 wins. Each of these records will most likely be broken by Saint-Pierre himself; fans of the fighter are waiting for this moment, monitoring Georges’ fights. His young age and physical characteristics give him the opportunity to achieve new records.
Anderson Silva
Initially, he was a member of the Chute Boxe Academy, but due to problems with management and other factors, he founded his own organization, the Muay Thai Dream Team. Anderson Silva, better known as “The Spider,” lost his title to Chris Weidman, but remains the best fighter in the MMA ring. Silva’s homeland is Brazil, he defended his title and the honor of his homeland a record number of times - 10. He made his MMA debut in 2000, with Denis Kazyukin, a Russian fighter, with whom they later became close friends. Kazyukin defeated Andre Galvao via armbar, and Anderson was defeated by Luis Azered, his teammate. Having won by knockouts against Claudinor Fontinelle and Jose Barreto, he restored his name. Champion of the UFC, middle weight category, he held this position for eight long years. 2013 - fight with Chris Weidman (loss), demanding a rematch, his demand was granted. In the rematch, unfortunately for the fans, he broke his leg in the second round.
Randy Couture
Randy Couture has a couple of aliases: "Natural" and "Captain America". The most popular fighter in the history of mixed martial arts, Chuck Liddell, may soon lose this title as Randy is hot on his heels. By the way, in the fight between Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture, the latter received a landslide victory. Couture is a three-time heavyweight champion in MMA history. He also participated in martial arts competitions in the light heavyweight division. He is also associated with the UFC - a five-time champion of this discipline. The daring and unfounded statements of boxer James Toney that MMA and Randy in particular are a frivolous and temporary phenomenon were refuted by Randy himself in a fight with the boxer, which ended in a confident victory for Couture. James Toney exposed himself in an unattractive light after this fight, without ceasing to discuss this topic, but his words sound funny after the defeat. Randy had some problems with MMA: litigation related to non-payment of funds to the organization and the holding of fights.
Chuck Liddell
MMA considers Chuck Liddell to be what Shaquille O'Neal is to basketball, Ronaldinho to football and Michael Phelps to swimming - a global star! He is considered the most popular MMA fighter and, in general, the best fighter in the history of martial arts in general.
Having defeated Tito Ortiz, he received the champion belt in the light heavyweight category and defended this title 4 times in two years. But nothing lasts forever, and at the end of his career he lost several times, to the chagrin of those who were not indifferent to his skill. In the very dawn of mixed martial arts, he was his treasure, which won victories over many worthy and more experienced opponents. It was he who drew the attention of the American public to MMA, making these competitions the top, among other similar shows. And after finishing his career, he keeps himself in shape. He also owns a gift shop and appears on various popular television shows. He also published an autobiographical book, “Icy. My fighting life."
Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten, better known as “Pretty Boy,” is a professional athlete who contributed to the very birth of MMA. Dutch by birth, he was previously a professional kickboxer and had a black belt in karate, and easily switched to mixed martial arts. A huge muscleman who already instilled fear in his opponents with his appearance, plus a good technical base - these two components helped him become a champion who made an invaluable contribution to the development of MMA at the time of its inception. Winning one victory after another, he literally swept away his opponents with his signature low kicks and knee strikes to the head. He finished his professional career without a single defeat, having participated in twenty-two fights. His favorite move was a kick to the liver, which usually paralyzed the opponent and Rutten won. Bas's natural charisma and his behavior in the ring made him a crowd favorite. Now he has finished his career, but despite this he continues to work in MMA, albeit as a commentator. He also starred in several films and became a character in games.
Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is nicknamed “The King of Submissions” and deservedly so. He is a pioneer of MMA, one of the first professional athletes to move from academic sports to mixed martial arts. The master of Brazilian jiu-jitsu won victories over much larger opponents with the help of painful and choking techniques. While still competing in jiu-jitsu competitions as a teenager, he had a record amateur score of 51 wins and only 3 losses. Fans have always loved Gracie: in one fight, when his elbow caught his opponent's triangle, he was willing to walk around with a broken arm rather than admit defeat. Scandals related to prohibited substances did not affect his career - steroids were found in Royce’s blood. Nandrolone, a stereoid whose presence in the blood is allowed in the amount of 2ng/mg of testosterone, was exceeded three times, which was the reason for a scandal and the annulment of the results of the fight, in which Gracie won a landslide victory. He also starred in films and videos (for example, the video for Attitude, the Brazilian group Sepultura).
Matt Hughes
Hughes was the dominant welterweight champion until Georges St-Pierre came along. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame and won the UFC welterweight title twice. Participated in battles, at a small show at Madonna High School, in the Chicagoland area. For his debut fight he received only a hundred dollars. A year later, he performed at the same show, winning, just like in his first fight. Then he began performing in different cities and countries: including Great Britain, Japan, Kuwait and Hawaii, etc. When his MMA career began, he won the welterweight title twice, earning him an induction into the UFC Hall of Fame. This continued until Georges St-Pierre came to martial arts. Hughes defended his title a record seven times. Matt's most famous fight was against Carlos Newton, which was his greatest fight. He used this opportunity one hundred percent, and knocked out Carlos, receiving the welterweight championship.
Dan Henderson
The Dan Henderson phenomenon defies any description. Despite his age and professional injuries, he still faces off against fighters who are younger than him, using his experience and skill. Starting his career in the Pride Fighting Championships, he moved to the UFC, almost immediately becoming a world-class fighter. Competing in the Olympic Games, in the middle and welterweight categories, he won titles in both weights. He won the 17th UFC tournament in the middle weight category, and became the first to win the “Pride” championship in 2 weight categories (middle and welterweight). According to Strikeforce, he won the light heavyweight title and won the 1999 Kings of Kings competition. The most decorated fighter in the world, he has so many awards that the media cannot even count their number. He fought and defeated such famous fighters as: Vitor Belfort, Mauricio Rua, Wanderlei Silva, Antonia Rodrigue Nogueira. It is also noteworthy that he defeated the Russian hero – Fedor Emelianenko.
Igor Vovchanchyn
Born in Ukraine, in the city of Kharkov. Igor Vovchanin, according to experts, is the most underrated fighter in the history of mixed martial arts. Having the longest winning streak in this series of disciplines - 37 fights, at his peak, he was the best fighter in the history of MMA. With a small height for MMA (only 174 cm), he won victories over taller opponents, which made his fights something akin to the battle of David and Goliath, with a similar ending. The most interesting victories were over Mark Curry, Edilson Lima (two victories), Kazushi Sakuraba, and Valentin Overeem. Now he is the president of the promotion company “Warrior’s Honor”, holds a tournament of the same name, where he serves as a judge and vice-president of the “Oriental” martial arts association, and has a business in his hometown. He starred in the series “The Supreme Measure” as a fighter who performs in the semi-professional ring. He ended his career only due to a hand injury, but did not give up sports - now he trains young guys.
Fedor Emelianenko
“Terminator”, “Russian Experiment”, “The Last Emperor” - Fedor received all these nicknames on his career in sports. Fedor, according to the majority and the results of social surveys, is the best fighter in MMA. Alexander Karelin is the only one who can compare with Fedor in terms of the number of titles and achievements. For ten years and more than three dozen fights, Emelianenko remained undefeated and began to lose only when his age no longer allowed him to be in the same shape as in his youth. If opponents had met him in the ring a few years ago, the Russian would have shown what absolute victory is. The heavyweight champion, in several fights, almost killed some champions, after the fight they needed urgent medical attention. He is considered the king of MMA and the pride of his homeland. The most significant were his victories over Mark Hunt, Pedro Rizz, Andrei Arlovski, Matt Linland, Heath Herring, Mark Coleman, Tim Sylvia, Kevin Randleman, Semmi Schilt and many other great athletes.
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is arguably the fastest growing sport in the world, and it continues to attract new fans every day. Despite the fact that this sport is only 25 years old, during this time there have been many great champions who have become famous throughout the world. It's entirely possible that a list like this will look very different in another 25 years, but it's still quite interesting to look at and pay tribute to the 10 greatest fighters of the moment.
10. Georges St. Pierre
With the recent defeat of Anderson Silva, St-Pierre became the most undefeated MMA champion. Georges is still in his prime and it seems like no one will be able to stop him anytime soon. He is, without a doubt, the best fighter in the welterweight division and he fights his fights like no other - he overwhelms his opponents with excellent physical conditioning and fighting skills. He has been participating in the most difficult tournaments of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for many years and has 24 victories and only 2 defeats, and for those he subsequently took revenge. He has won the UFC welterweight tournament twice and currently holds the record for most decision wins with 11. He is also tied with Matt Hughes for the most wins in UFC history with 18.
Both of these records will most likely be broken by Georges himself soon, and most fans are eagerly awaiting this moment. Considering how strong Georges looks and his young age, it’s hard to even imagine what other records he will set.
Important victories: Sean Sherk, B.J. Penn (x2), Matt Hughes (x2), Josh Koscheck (x2), Matt Serra, Jon Fitch, Dan Hardy (Dan Hardy), Jake Shields, Carlos Condit, Nick Diaz.
9. Anderson Silva
“The Spider” recently lost his title to the younger and stronger Chris Weidman, but he remains one of the best fighters in the octagon. The Brazilian fighter holds the record for the number of fights in which he defended his championship - 10 fights in a row. For every fan that Silva has won, there will be someone who will remind you that the fighter lost in five fights to lesser-known opponents and will accuse Anderson of actually starving himself in order to remain in one of the weakest divisions in the UFC - middleweight. Despite all his opponents, the facts speak for themselves - he is a truly good fighter.
Important victories: Rich Franklin (x2), Dan Henderson, Forrest Griffin, Chael Sonnen (x2), Vitor Belfort.
8. Randy Couture
It’s not for nothing that Randy Couture is called “Captain America” and “The Natural.” If anyone can challenge Chuck Liddell for the title of the most popular fighter in UFC history, it's Randy. During his illustrious career, he became a three-time UFC heavyweight champion. Randy also became the first fighter to hold titles in two different divisions in the UFC when he won the light heavyweight division. He is also the most decorated fighter in UFC history - a five-time champion. Despite all his amazing achievements, he will forever be remembered for his victory over boxer James Toney, who said he would show everyone that Couture and MMA in general were a sport for soft, untalented boys. If anyone looked mediocre and soft after their fight, it was James Toney.
Important victories: Vitor Belfort (x2), Maurice Smith, Kevin Randleman, Pedro Rizzo (x2), Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, Tim Sylvia, Gabriel Gonzaga ( Gabriel Gonzaga), Mark Coleman, James Toney.
7. Chuck Liddell
Chuck was to MMA what Babe Ruth was to baseball, Michael Jordan was to basketball, Tom Brady was to American football and David Beckham was to football - a MEGA STAR. It is no exaggeration to say that he is currently the most popular UFC fighter of all time and, perhaps, one of the best fighters overall. He became the light heavyweight champion by defeating Tito Ortiz and defended his title four times in two years. Unfortunately, his prime was short-lived and he suffered several disappointing defeats towards the end of his career. However, Liddell's heyday was one of the most impressive periods for MMA. According to some, he was the most famous fighter in UFC history and helped bring MMA to the attention of the American public.
Important victories: Jeff Monson, Kevin Randleman, Guy Mezger, Vitor Belfort, Renato Sobral (x2), Alistair Overeem, Tito Ortiz (x2), Randy Couture (x2), Vernon White (Vernon White), Wanderlei Silva (Wanderlei Silva).
6. Bas Rutten
“Handsome” is another fighter who made an invaluable contribution to the development of the sport at the time of its inception. Dutchman Bas had a black belt in karate and was a professional kickboxer who successfully transitioned into the world of MMA. He had the right size, looks and style - all of which helped him become one of the most formidable champions of all time. He became the UFC heavyweight champion and finished his career with an impressive record of 22 fights without defeat. During his time in the UFC, he became widely known for his favorite tactic, the liver attack, which routinely paralyzed his opponents. Rutten's charisma both in and out of the ring helped him become one of the sport's first stars. Although he is still involved in sports (though now as a commentator), he has also appeared in several films and became a game character.
Important victories: Vernon White, Maurice Smith (x2), Frank Shamrock (x2), Guy Mezger, Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, Kevin Randleman.
5. Royce Gracie
Could “The King of Submissions” compete with modern UFC fighters? Most likely not, but that doesn't change the fact that Royce was a beast back in the day when MMA was just taking its first tentative steps towards the fans, and Gracie will forever remain one of the pioneers of the sport. Fans will never forget the endless hypothetical questions and dialogues in which Royce was always one of the possible options: "Royce Gracie vs. Mike Tyson" or "Royce Gracie vs. Alexander Karelin."
In fact, from the time when Royce was at the peak of his career, he would hardly have succeeded in anything, but this does not mean that his role in the history of sports should be belittled. Royce is the first inductee of the UFC Hall of Fame and winner of the first, second and fourth UFC tournaments and he was the one who popularized Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the United States and Europe. He will forever remain in the annals of sports history.
Important victories: Art Jimmerson, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, Kazushi Sakuraba.
4. Matt Hughes
Hughes was one of the sport's first superstars and the most dominant welterweight champion until Georges St-Pierre came along. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame and won the UFC welterweight title twice. He successfully defended his title seven times, a then-record, and he still holds the record for the most wins in the UFC, tied with GSP.
At the peak of his career, Matt was considered the best pound-for-pound fighter, and he was literally unbeatable. Along with JSP and Anderson Silva, he is one of the best champions in UFC history.
Important victories: Carlos Newton (x2), Sean Sherk, Royce Gracie, BJ Penn, Georges St-Pierre
3. Dan Henderson
Words cannot describe the greatness of Dan Henderson. He is without a doubt one of the best and most durable fighters of all time and what's even more impressive is that he still fights today's younger fighters.
Henderson is one of the few men to become superstars in both the UFC and Pride Fighting Championships. The former Olympic wrestler spent most of his career fighting in the welterweight and middleweight divisions, but won titles in three different divisions. He won 17 UFC tournaments in the middleweight category, and became the first fighter to win the Pride championship in two weight categories (welterweight and middleweight). He also holds the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship and the RINGS King of Kings 1999 title. He has won more organization titles than any other fighter in the world.
Important victories: Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Renato Sobral, Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva, Maurício Rua and Fedor Emelianenko.
2. Igor Vovchanchyn
Igor is the best example of the word “underrated.” He is the man with the longest winning streak of all time (37) and at the peak of his career he was one of the best fighters of all time. Igor was also one of the shortest heavyweight champions (174 cm), which makes his records and achievements even more impressive.
Important victories: Kazushi Sakuraba, Mark Kerr, Valentijn Overeem, Adilson Lima (x2).
1. Fedor Emelianenko
The Last Emperor, The Terminator, The Russian Experiment: Simply put, Emelianenko is the best mixed martial artist of all time. The peak of Fedor Emelianenko's career cannot be compared with anyone else, and if anyone who participated in combat sports can compare with him, then it is only another Russian - Alexander Karelin.
Fedor remained undefeated for ten years and 32 fights, and suffered defeats only when he became relatively old and was not in the prime of his strength, and the opponents to whom he lost would probably have suffered crushing defeats if the fight had taken place a couple of years earlier. He was the heavyweight champion for an astonishing 10 years and nearly killed several Pride and UFC champions along the way. He has arguably defeated more champions than anyone in the world and is considered by most experts to be the king of MMA.
Important victories: Renato Sobral, Semmy Schilt, Heath Herring, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (x2), Gary Goodridge, Mark Coleman (x2), Kevin Randleman, Mirko Filipovic, Mark Hunt ( Mark Hunt), Matt Lindland, Tim Sylvia, Andrei Orlovsky, Choi Hong-man, Jeff Monson, Pedro Rizza.
The sport of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), which translated from English means “mixed martial arts,” appeared relatively recently. Athletes of different weight categories take part in the art of mixed fighting. Over the 25 years of its existence, legendary personalities have appeared in the ranks of MMA who have gone down in the history of the sport as the most invincible. Modern martial art is widely popular among sports fans and is developing rapidly. The article presents the best MMA fighters of all time.
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the best American fighter who became a five-time UFC champion. The athlete took part in 30 fights, of which he won 19. The wrestler was the first to win the champion title in the heavy and light heavy weight categories. Couture began to practice professional boxing while still in the army. From that moment on, sport became his main hobby and activity. The last fight in which he won took place in 2010. His opponent is James Tonney, who did not intend to lose to Captain America. The ambitious James's expectations were not met, and he lost to Couture in the 1st round. The athlete’s multiple victories and possession of the champion title in two solid weight categories include him in the ranks
9. Chuck Lidell
Chuck Lidell nicknamed "Ice", is one of the most skilled fighters throughout the history of MMA. In the 90s he gains fame and first victories in the light heavyweight categories. For 4 years (1999-2003), Chuck maintained the bar of an invincible fighter. The fight with Randy Couture becomes a defeat for him. The next meeting of world champions took place in 2005. The fight for the UFC championship belt became victorious for Chuck. He becomes a four-time UFC champion. The athlete leaves MMA in 2010. To this day, Lidell holds the record for knockouts in the entire history of the sport.
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remained in MMA history as an invincible and legendary fighter. He took part in 22 fights and left the sport without a single defeat. The former Dutch kickboxer became a three-time mixed martial arts champion. The athlete was helped to win battles by his amazing determination, thirst for glory and his individual liver attack techniques. “Handsome” Rutten is rightfully included in the 10 best martial arts athletes in heavy weight.
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one of the best pioneering MMA fighters of all time this sport. The Brazilian fighter gained his popularity thanks to numerous victories using the Jiu-Jitsu technique, which he learned from his father at an early age. Royce is one of the first UFC champions. In 2007, he left the sport due to the discovery of excessive levels of steroids in his blood during a fight. Despite the fact that the incident put a black mark on the fighter’s reputation, he will still be remembered in history as a legendary figure in the world of martial arts.
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held the welterweight title seven times in a row, which was a world record for this weight category. The two-time champion fought Royce Gracie in 2005 and defeated the legendary fighter. Matt has long been considered one of the unbeatable MMA fighters. Therefore, the American is considered one among the best fighters in the history of mixed martial arts.
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is one of the 10 most legendary martial arts athletes. During his entire stay in the sport of MMA, he managed to win 76 battles out of 87. The Ukrainian fighter at the peak of his fame won victory after victory, as a result of which he emerged as the absolute winner of 37 fights that took place in a row. Despite his height - 174 cm - the record holder became most popular heavyweight fighter in MMA history. This is the most powerful fighter in the entire history of martial arts.
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was named the best Canadian athlete in 2009. Throughout his career, the fighter won 24 out of 26 fights. In 2007, he won the champion title after a battle with Matt Hughes. George defended his UFC title 11 times in a row, making him the unsurpassed fighter in MMA history.
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nicknamed “Spider”, for a long time was considered the most powerful fighter in all weight categories. He started his MMA career in 2000. He defended the championship title 10 times in a row. The martial arts leader took part in 39 fights and 33 of them ended in victory for him. Among those defeated by Silva is such a serious opponent as Fedor Emelyanov. The Brazilian is rightfully in the top three the best MMA fighters of all time.
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absolute leader in titles won in all weight categories. This is the first fighter in history to win championships in two leading mixed martial arts organizations - UFC and Pride. The most important victory in the entire history of the fighter’s battles is his fight with the undisputed champion in all weight categories Fedor Emelianenko, of whom he was a fan. The victory over the invincible Russian hero brought Henderson fame. The forty-five-year-old American is still in the ranks of MMA fighters. The champion prefers to choose younger fighters as his opponents. The American athlete is one of the best athletes in mixed martial arts.
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the brightest star in the 25-year existence of MMA. This is the most worthy and strong athlete in all weight categories. The Russian "Terminator" remained invincible for 8 years. From 2001-2009 he fought in 27 fights with worthy opponents and emerged as an absolute winner. According to many experts, the four-time world champion is considered best fighter in MMA history. Among the serious fighters he defeated are: Antonio Rodrigo, Tim Sylvia, Renato Sobral, Andrei Orlovsky and others. The first controversial loss occurred in 2000, when the undisputed champion was injured in the ring by Tsuyoshi Kosaka with a prohibited move. In 2002, the fighter won the title of champion of the Japanese MMA organization RINGS. In 2005, he again meets with the Japanese Kosaka and defeats him. One of the most important fights of all time in the career of the Russian champion is the battle with the undefeated, at that time, fighter Nogueira for the Pride champion title. The Russian fighter emerges victorious from the battle and becomes the last Pride champion. After defeating heavyweight Pedro Rizzo in 2012, Fedor decided to leave MMA. In July 2015, the athlete announced that he was returning to the ring. The next fight is scheduled to take place in Japan on December 31st.
Fedor Emyalienko will go down in MMA history as a legendary figure.
Many fighters can intimidate anyone with their terrifying appearance...
1. Alistair Overeem- this is the one you wouldn’t want to meet in an alley at night. His two-meter height, scar on his face and grin are not all that make him the most fearsome fighter. In addition, he is one of the toughest, which is immediately evident in battles - he destroys his opponents to dust, fully justifying his nickname “Destroyer”.
2. Would you be scared if you saw the Hulk? What if you had to fight him? Antonio Bigfoot Silva one of these strongmen. He is confident and calm, which is worth his roar after the fight and his behavior in general. You won't envy his rivals.
3. Choi Hong Man called the "Korean monster" or the "Korean colossus". With a weight of 165 kg and a height of 2 meters 18 cm, he is one of the largest representatives of combat sports in the world. At the same time, he suffers from acromegaly, which provokes constant growth and thickening of the bones, especially in the facial part. Hong Man Choi is no longer involved in fighting, but despite his illness, he won the 2006 K-1 Grand Prix in Seoul.
4. Emmanuel Yarborough- American mixed martial artist and sumo wrestler. His main problem is excess weight. With a height of 2 meters, his weight is 320 kg. He made his debut as an MMA fighter in September 1994. The opponent was 180 kg lighter than Yarborough, but he failed to win this fight, but he tore his opponent’s tights and knocked down the door to enter the arena. In MMA, Yarborough participated in three fights, winning one.
5. Mariusz Pudzianowski all fans of extreme strength know, because he is the only person who managed to win the “Strongest Man in the World” tournament 5 times. He shocked the whole world with his records, but this was not enough for him and in 2009, at the age of 32, he decided to try his hand at MMA. All the skeptics said that this was just a one-time thing, but Mariusz is still performing and showing impressive results.
6. Once a giant Bob Sapp was a tough fighter, mainly due to his intimidating appearance and ability to show spectacular fights. But since 2009, his career suddenly began to decline. Sapp stopped hitting his opponents, giving up after the first missed blow. As the fighter himself said, it became unprofitable for him to pay for expensive treatment after fights; it was easier to go into the ring, let himself be kicked and get paid for it. So he earned 10 million dollars and retired.
7. Stefan Struve- The tallest UFC fighter and one of the tallest guys in MMA history. His height is 211 cm. Many victories were brought to him by fighting techniques, which, undoubtedly, can be attributed to his main weapon. Now he is actively continuing to work on improving combat techniques and tactics, trains hard and is in excellent physical shape.
8. Pot-bellied hero Alexandru Lungu or otherwise, the “enraged Romanian hippopotamus” weighs 170 kg with a height of 183 cm. Of the 17 fights he fought, he won in 13 and lost in 4. What can you say, its gigantic size is clearly its advantage.
9. Brock Lesnar- five-time WWE world champion, UFC heavyweight champion, NJPW world champion and NCAA wrestling champion; the only person in history to win titles in each of these organizations. A huge killing machine, with hair like a Navy SEAL and brutal tattoos on his enormous torso - this is what one of the most popular fighters in the history of sports looks like.
10. Eric Ash better known by his nickname "Butterbean" is an American heavyweight boxer, kickboxer and mixed martial artist. Eric weighs about 200 kg, but despite this he is very fast and incredibly strong! You could see him in many modern teenage boxing simulators, for example, in the famous “Knockout Kings 2001” in his famous boxing shorts in the color of the American flag, as well as in the cartoons “Despicable Me” and “Octopussy”. He also played himself in the film Jackass.
The world of mixed martial arts is very extraordinary and is developing rapidly, attracting more and more new fans. There have been many fighters who quickly rose in the rankings, taking titles in record time, and there were also falls. Nobody knows what the rating will be in 5 years, but at the moment we can highlight the 10 best fighters in the entire history of MMA.
1 Fights: 42 / Wins: 37 / Losses: 5
The first line of the rating is occupied by the Russian hero – Fedor Emelianenko. A fighter who prefers a throwing style, as he is an international master of sports in judo and sambo. “The Last Emperor” has many awards and has competed in very famous MMA tournaments. In addition, he became the world champion in mixed martial arts four times and won the title of Russian champion in combat sambo nine times. Also recognized as the best heavyweight in the world of mixed martial arts. He had a fairly long series of fights without defeat lasting almost 10 years. During his MMA career he fought 42 fights. Came out as a winner 37 times, a loser 5 times.
2 Fights: 46 / Wins: 32 / Losses: 14
Dan Henderson, nicknamed “Hollywood,” takes honorable second place. A fighter who works very well on the ground prefers the style of Greco-Roman wrestling. He competed in heavy and light heavyweight. An athlete who has won a huge number of titles. Became MMA champion in Brazil, became a two-time champion of the Pride organization in the middle and welterweight divisions. He also became the Strikeforce champion three times. And one of his biggest awards is his UFC championship. “Hendo” is still continuing his career and has only had 46 fights so far. He won 32 and lost only 14.
3 Fights: 87 / Wins: 76 / Losses: 10 / Draws: 1
Professional fighter Igor Vovchanchyn took third place. Master of sports in boxing and kickboxing. He competed in heavy and light heavyweight. "Cold Blooded" won the world kickboxing title in 1993. He was also a finalist in many European tournaments and a winner of numerous Ukrainian combat tournaments. In addition, Vovchanichin performed in the famous Pride organization. Throughout his MMA career he had 87 fights. At 76 he left the octagon as a winner, but lost only 10 and one fight ended in a draw.
4 Fights: 42 / Wins: 34 / Losses: 8
Of course, this top could not do without the black Brazilian “Spider” – Anderson Silva. A virtually unbeatable UFC fighter who is incredibly good at both sides of the ball. He set a record for title defenses in the organization (10), as well as the longest series of fights without defeat (16). Became a middleweight champion and is considered one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. During his legendary career, he fought 42 fights and won 34 of them and lost 8. One fight did not take place due to failed doping tests.
5 Fights: 29 / Wins: 21 / Losses: 8
The brutal American kickboxer Chuck Liddell occupies sixth place in the ranking. A fairly strong fighter from the USA competed in the light heavyweight division, and quite successfully. He became the world champion in MMA and won the championship title in the Pride fighting organization. He had 29 fights throughout his career, of which he won 21 and lost 8.
6 Fights: 54 / Wins: 45 / Losses: 9
This rating could not remain without such a fighter as Matt Hughes. The American wrestler spent his career in MMA quite successfully, starting from his university years. And once he entered the professional world of MMA, he began performing in the welterweight division, where he won the championship title in the most famous fighting organization, twice. For his achievements he was inducted into the United Fighting Championship Hall of Fame. He left the octagon victorious in 45 fights and lost only 9.
7 Fights: 28 / Wins: 26 / Losses: 2
Seventh place is taken by the strong Georges Saint-Pierre. The Canadian fighter is considered one of the best fighters in the history of the UFC and MMA in general. He has been recognized more than once as the best Canadian athlete for his achievements. A very versatile fighter who works well both standing and on the ground (Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu). He has the UFC welterweight title under his belt. He successfully carried out 28 fights in the octagon, of which he emerged victorious in 26 and lost only 2.
8 Fights: 30 / Wins: 19 / Losses: 11
In eighth place is the athlete Randy “Captain America” Couture. He was a master of sports in Greco-Roman wrestling, so he worked well on the ground. The American heavyweight won the championship title at the age of 33, defeating Maurice Smith in the title fight. He was also the light heavyweight champion. And throughout his fighting career he was a five-time UFC champion. He fought 30 fights in the octagon, winning 19 of them and losing 11.
9 Fights: 23 / Wins: 22 / Losses: 1
Black American fighter from the United Fighting Championship (UFC). He competes in the light heavyweight division, having a huge arsenal of techniques. A fighter ideal in almost all aspects of combat. Before his arrest, he headed the list of “pound-for-pound” fighters. And one of his biggest achievements: he became the youngest fighter in the UFC organization to receive the light heavyweight championship belt. At that time he was only 23 years old. But due to the arrest, the belt was taken away. In 2015, after serving his sentence, he returned to MMA, where he won his first fight after returning to the Octagon. During his young career, he fought 23 fights, won 22, and lost only one. He also won the world title in Muay Thai.
