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The Ultimate Fighting Championship, or the UFC truly came into the spotlight when Dana White assumed the role of the president. People worldwide love it because of its hard-hitting, savage action. This championship has witnessed some of the greatest fighters in the entire history. Every class has witnessed this championship expanding into one of the top globally known sports leagues.
The journey to find the top fighters leads us down a road of unforgettable moments and exciting victories. These people have changed the face of UFC for the better. Let’s take a closer look at the ten best fighters whose names clearly stand above everyone who graced the sport.
Georges St-Pierre has won countless titles. He has been a winner of the middleweight and welterweight divisions more than once. St-Pierre has been named the Canadian Athlete of the Year in three consecutive years, from 2008, 2009, and 2010 by Rogers Sportsnet. He became the fourth fighter to become a multi-division champion by defeating Michael Bisping. Not many in the history of UFC can boast of this prestigious victory!
The ‘Eagle’ began with a record of 16-0, swiftly scaling it up to 21-0. The many injuries he suffered between 2014 - 2017 couldn’t wear him down. He soon claimed the lightweight crown in 2018 by defeating Tony Ferguson, a solid contender. Later that year, he defeated Conor McGregor, scoring a resounding victory against him. Nurmagomedov retired at 29-0, leaving not a single about him being one of the greatest lightweights in the history of UFC.
Jon Jones, or ‘Bones,’ has been in the ring for 10 years now. During this time, he has reigned supreme over the who’s-who of light heavyweight champions. He held the title of UFC light heavyweight champion twice, from 2011 – 2015 and from 2018 to 2020. Jones is one of those who have fought at the top of this sport, never racking up too many losses. To date, he has achieved 20 wins, defeating the top light heavyweight contenders inside the Octagon. That’s why he is truly a unique talent.
When it comes to Anderson Silva, one just cannot help but think of his phenomenal footwork, precise kicks and punches, and impenetrable standup defence. During his incredible career, Silva has made ten victorious title defences and won 16 fights consecutively in the Octagon. He started out by defeating Chris Leben, being the first one to do so. This was followed by the defeat of some of the best fighters like Vitor Belfort, Dan Henderson, and Chael Sonnen.
Jose Aldo is another worth mentioning in this list of the top UFC fighters. He has taken the title of the first UFC Featherweight Champion after the UFC/WEC merger. He has defended his UFC title seven times, making him the best mixed martial artist. Aldo experienced defeat only once, in his first MMA match in 2005. After that, he remained undefeated for ten straight years. In 2009, he was named Sherdog’s Fighter of the Year, reinforcing his undisputed position as the best Featherweight of all time.
‘The Lioness’ is one of those rare fighters to attain titles in two different weight classes at the same time. She has won a total of 7 UFC championships. She began her career by defeating Shiela Gaff in 2013. Fast forward to a few years later, in 2016, she defeated bantamweight champion Meisha Tate. One of the Nune’s greatest victories was defeating Cris Cyborg, who had not suffered any losses in 13 years. This cemented her position as one of the top fighters in the history of the UFC.
Cejudo debuted in 2013 and started his UFC journey in 2014. After suffering defeats at the hands of Demetrious Johnson, he made his presence felt again in 2016. The succeeding years saw him crushing contenders like Wilson Reis and Sergio Pettis. He reigned supreme over bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw, destroyed Marlon Moraes, and stopped Dominick Cruz by TKO, carving his name in the list of the top fighters.
Cornier began with Strikeforce before making it big in the UFC. He was soon taking on Jon Jones in the ring for light heavyweight championship. He is the second fighter in the history of UFC to win two weight classes simultaneously after taking the title of lightweight and heavyweight champion.
Miocic has been a Golden Gloves boxing champion. He is truly one of the best UFC fighters, as he has held the record of being a two-time heavyweight champion. Miocic has successfully defeated other tough contenders like Francis Ngannou. In 2028, he lost to Daniel Cormier but soon regained his crown successfully in a DC. He has also been serving as a firefighter paramedic in Ohio.
Although Volkanovski climbed the ladder of victory slowly, he did so in a straightforward manner. Soon after his debut in 2016, he achieved six consecutive wins until 2018. In 2019, he defeated Jose Aldo. His victory against Holloway made him claim the Featherweight crown. During his career, he has secured wins over most notable Featherweight, making him secure his spot in this list of the best UFC fighters.
UFC is one of the most-watched shows globally. Part of what makes it so exciting is its unpredictable nature. Even the most die-hard fan cannot accurately predict the outcome of a fight. You can stream all UFC matches online if you are addicted to the live action of this sport. Stream USB on FireStick if you are in the US through apps like ESPN+, Hulu Disney Bundle, fuboTV and many more. You can use FireStick to stream matches even in Canada, the UK, and Australia.
However, if you wish to stream it for free, you still need a monthly plan. If you want to stream through unofficial apps, get a VPN on your FireStick to stay anonymous and secure.
In the MMA sport, the best fighters need to possess a winning combination of both hard work and the characteristics of a champion. It is what helps them win fights repeatedly. Those listed here possess both these things, which is what has made them leave behind a lasting legacy as the greatest fighters in the history of UFC.
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