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The most dominant, skilled, and influential mixed martial arts fighters in history, ranked by their achievements, dominance, and legacy in the sport. From UFC champions to Pride FC legends, these athletes redefined combat sports with their technical mastery and competitive records.
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Two-division UFC champion who held the Welterweight title twice (2008-2013) and won the Middleweight title in 2017; compiled a professional record of 26-2 and is widely considered the greatest welterweight in MMA history.

UFC Middleweight Champion for a record 2,457 consecutive days (2006-2013); holds the record for most consecutive UFC title defenses at 10; known for exceptional striking and is considered the greatest middleweight of all time.

Retired undefeated with a perfect 29-0 record; UFC Lightweight Champion who dominated the division with legendary grappling and wrestling; defeated Conor McGregor via submission in Round 4 at UFC 229 in 2018.

First UFC fighter to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously (Featherweight and Lightweight); generated over $100 million in pay-per-view revenue; his 2017 boxing match vs Floyd Mayweather generated $600 million in total revenue.

Dominated Pride FC and considered the greatest heavyweight before the UFC era; compiled a 40-6 record including a 27-fight unbeaten streak from 2000-2010; won the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship in 2019.

The most dominant women's champion in UFC history; simultaneous two-division champion (Bantamweight and Featherweight); defeated all women's champions including Ronda Rousey, Holly Holm, Cris Cyborg, and Valentina Shevchenko.

First UFC Flyweight Champion and longest-reigning champion in UFC history; set the record for most consecutive title defenses (11) in 2017; known for extraordinary technical brilliance and fight IQ across 455 career fights.

Most decorated heavyweight in UFC history with 3 title reigns and 4 consecutive title defenses; knocked out Francis Ngannou, Junior dos Santos, Alistair Overeem, and Mark Hunt in successive fights between 2016-2017.

Achieved a 12-fight win streak in the UFC Lightweight division (2012-2019), the longest in division history; served as interim Lightweight Champion in 2019; renowned for relentless pressure fighting style and unorthodox techniques.
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Two-division UFC champion who held the Welterweight title twice (2008-2013) and won the Middleweight title in 2017; compiled a professional record of 26-2 and is widely considered the greatest welterweight in MMA history.

UFC Middleweight Champion for a record 2,457 consecutive days (2006-2013); holds the record for most consecutive UFC title defenses at 10; known for exceptional striking and is considered the greatest middleweight of all time.

Retired undefeated with a perfect 29-0 record; UFC Lightweight Champion who dominated the division with legendary grappling and wrestling; defeated Conor McGregor via submission in Round 4 at UFC 229 in 2018.

First UFC fighter to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously (Featherweight and Lightweight); generated over $100 million in pay-per-view revenue; his 2017 boxing match vs Floyd Mayweather generated $600 million in total revenue.

Dominated Pride FC and considered the greatest heavyweight before the UFC era; compiled a 40-6 record including a 27-fight unbeaten streak from 2000-2010; won the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship in 2019.

The most dominant women's champion in UFC history; simultaneous two-division champion (Bantamweight and Featherweight); defeated all women's champions including Ronda Rousey, Holly Holm, Cris Cyborg, and Valentina Shevchenko.

First UFC Flyweight Champion and longest-reigning champion in UFC history; set the record for most consecutive title defenses (11) in 2017; known for extraordinary technical brilliance and fight IQ across 455 career fights.

Most decorated heavyweight in UFC history with 3 title reigns and 4 consecutive title defenses; knocked out Francis Ngannou, Junior dos Santos, Alistair Overeem, and Mark Hunt in successive fights between 2016-2017.

Achieved a 12-fight win streak in the UFC Lightweight division (2012-2019), the longest in division history; served as interim Lightweight Champion in 2019; renowned for relentless pressure fighting style and unorthodox techniques.
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