Top 10 Greatest MMA Fighters of All Time

10 – Randy Couture

This three-time UFC champion conquered two weight classes with his wrestling and strategic fighting style. As a pioneer in the sport, Couture remained competitive well into his 40s.

9 – Stipe Miocic

As a two-time UFC heavyweight champion, Miocic built his legacy with elite boxing, strong wrestling, and remarkable resilience inside the octagon.

8 – B.J. Penn

A former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion, Penn showcased high-level grappling and striking. He played a key role in MMA’s evolution and remains one of the sport’s most respected figures.

7 – Henry Cejudo

An Olympic gold medalist in wrestling, Cejudo became a UFC champion in both the flyweight and bantamweight divisions. His ability to blend wrestling with striking made him one of the most well-rounded fighters in history.

6 – Amanda Nunes

The only woman to hold UFC titles in two divisions simultaneously, Nunes dominated both the bantamweight and featherweight classes. Her striking power and grappling skills helped her defeat multiple former champions.

5 – Daniel Cormier

This two-division champion ruled both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions with his exceptional wrestling and striking ability.

4 – Khabib Nurmagomedov

Retiring with an unbeaten record of 29-0, Khabib used his world-class grappling and relentless ground control to dominate the lightweight division.

3 – Jon Jones

Often considered one of the most talented fighters ever, Jones held the UFC light heavyweight title for years. His wrestling, striking, and fight IQ kept him ahead of the competition, despite his career’s controversies.

2 – Anderson Silva

The former UFC middleweight champion reigned for a record 2,457 days. His unmatched striking precision, creativity, and ability to finish fights made him a legend in the sport.

1 – Georges St-Pierre (GSP)

A former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion, GSP mastered every aspect of MMA. His adaptability, fight intelligence, and dominant performances against top opponents cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of all time.