Meet the Top 10 UFC Fighters, in a sport that has been growing in the United States, with more than 625 million fans around the world.
The coverage of this sport reaches more than 175 countries, where the organization produces more than 40 live events per year from the most prestigious venues in the world.
Top 10 UFC Fighters: Greatest American Warriors
Take a look at the fighters who have shaped the history of the sport in the United States and laid the foundation for its growth, as well as delighting men and women who are big fans of mixed martial arts.
1. Demetrious Johnson
- Record: 25-4-1
- Kirkland, Washington, United States
- 36 years
- Weight Class: Bantamweight
- Current MMA Streak: 2 Wins
Last 5 Fights
2023
Win by Decision Unanimous
vs Adriano Moraes “Mikinho”
2022
Win by KO/TKO
vs Adriano Moraes “Mikinho”
2021
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Adriano Moraes “Mikinho”
2019
Win by Decision Unanimous
vs Danny Kingad “The King”
2019
Win by Decision Unanimous
vs Tatsumitsu Wada “The Sweeper”
2. Jon Jones
- Record: 28-1-0
- Rochester, New York, United States
- 37 years
- Weight Class: Heavyweight
- Current MMA Streak: 19 Wins
Last 5 Fights
2024
Win by TKO
vs Ciryl Gane “Bon Gamin”
2023
Win by Submission
vs Stipe Miocic
2020
Win by Decision Unanimous
vs Dominick Reyes “The Devastator”
2019
Win by Split Decision
vs Thiago Santos “Marreta”
2019
Win by Decision Unanimous
vs Anthony Smith “Lionheart”
3. Matt Hughes
- Record: 45-9-0
- Hillsboro, Illinois, United States
- 51 years
- Weight Class: Welterweight
- Current MMA Streak: 2 Losses
Last 5 Fights
2011
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Josh Koscheck “Kos”
2010
Loss by KO/TKO
vs BJ Penn “The Prodigy”
2010
Win by Submission
vs Ricardo Almeida “Cachorrão”
2010
Win by Submission
vs Ricardo Almeida “Cachorrão”
2009
Win by Decision Unanimous
vs Matt Serra “The Terror”
4. Dan Henderson
- Record: 32-15-0
- Downey, California, United States
- 54 years
- Weight Class: Middleweight
- Current MMA Streak: 1 Loss
Last 5 Fights
2016
Loss by Decision Unanimous
vs Michael Bisping “The Count”
2016
Win by KO/TKO
vs Hector Lombard “Showeather”
2015
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Vitor Belfort “The Phenom”
2015
Win by KO/TKO
vs Tim Boetsch “The Barbarian”
2015
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Gegard Mousasi “The Dreamcatcher”
5. Daniel Cormier
- Record: 22-3-0
- Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
- 45 years
- Weight Class: Heavyweight
- Current MMA Streak: 2 Losses
Last 5 Fights
2020
Loss by Decision Unanimous
vs Stipe Miocic
2019
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Stipe Miocic
2018
Win by Submission
vs Derrick Lewis
2018
Win by KO/TKO
vs Stipe Miocic
2018
Win by KO/TKO
vs Volkan Oezdemir “No Time”
6. Dominick Cruz
- Record: 24-4-0
- San Diego, California, United States
- 39 years
- Weight Class: Bantamweight
- Current MMA Streak: 1 Loss
Last 5 Bouts
2022
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Marlon Vera “Chito”
2021
Win by Decision Unanimous
vs Pedro Munhoz “The Young Punisher”
2021
Win by Decision Split
vs Casey Kenney
2020
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Dominick Cruz “The Dominator”
2016
Loss by Decision Unanimous
vs Cody Garbrandt “No Love”
7. Chuck Liddell
- Record: 21-9-0
- Santa Barbara, California, United States
- 54 years
- Weight Class: Light Heavyweight
- Current MMA Streak: 4 Losses
Last 5 Bouts
2018
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Tito Ortiz “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy”
2010
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Rich Franklin “Ace”
2009
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Mauricio Rua “Shogun”
2008
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Rashad Evans “Suga”
2007
Win by Decision Unanimous
vs Wanderlei Silva “The Axe Murderer”
8. Urijah Faber
- Record: 35-11-0
- Isla Vista, California, United States
- 45 years
- Weight Class: Bantamweight
- Current MMA Streak: 1 Loss
Last 5 Bouts
2019
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Petr Yan “No Mercy”
2019
Win by KO/TKO
vs Ricky Simon
2016
Win by Decision Unanimous
vs Brad Pickett “One Punch”
2016
Loss by Decision Unanimous
vs Jimmie Rivera “El Terror”
2016
Loss by Decision Unanimous
vs Dominick Cruz “The Dominator”
9. Randy Couture
- Record: 19-11-0
- Everett, Washington, United States
- 51 years
- Weight Class: Light Heavyweight
- Current MMA Streak: 1 Loss
Last 5 Bouts
2011
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Lyoto Machida “The Dragon”
2010
Win by Submission
vs James Toney “Lights Out”
2010
Win by Submission
vs Mark Coleman “The Hammer”
2009
Win by Decision Unanimous
vs Brandon Vera “The Truth”
2009
Win by Decision Unanimous
vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira “Minotauro”
10. BJ Penn
- Record: 16-14-2
- Kailua, Hawaii, United States
- 45 years
- Weight Class: Lightweight
- Current MMA Streak: 7 Losses
Last 5 Bouts
2019
Loss by Decision Unanimous
vs Clay Guida “The Carpenter”
2018
Loss by Submission
vs Ryan Hall “The Wizard”
2017
Loss by Majority Decision
vs Dennis Siver
2017
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Yair Rodriguez “El Pantera”
2017
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Frankie Edgar “The Answer”
11. “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey
- Record: 12-2-0
- Riverside County, California, United States
- 37 years
- Weight Class: Bantamweight
- Current MMA Streak: 2 Losses
Last 5 Bouts
2016
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Amanda Nunes “The Lioness”
2015
Loss by KO/TKO
vs Holly Holm “The Preacher’s Daughter”
2015
Win by KO/TKO
vs Bethe Correia “Pitbull”
2015
Win by Submission
vs Cat Zingano “Alpha”
2014
Win by KO/TKO
vs Alexis Davis “Ally-Gator”
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Multi-division champions
There are more fighters who have been multi-champions, but at this time, we will concentrate on the top 3:
1. Randy Couture
- Division: Heavyweight
- Won: Event UFC Japan 1997 | UFC 28 2000 | UFC 68 2007
- Lost: 1998 (Stripped) | UFC 36 2002 | UFC 91 2008
- Division: Light Heavyweight
- Won: Event UFC 43 2003 | UFC 44 2003 | UFC 49 2004
- Lost: UFC 44 2003 | UFC 46 2004 | UFC 52 2005
2. BJ Penn
- Division: Welterweight
- Won: Event UFC 46 2004
- Lost: 2004 (Stripped)
- Division: Lightweight
- Won: Event UFC 80 2008
- Lost: UFC 112 2010
3. Conor McGregor
- Division Featherweight
- Won Event UFC 189 2015 | UFC 194 2015
- Lost UFC 194 2015 | 2016 (Stripped)
- Division: Lightweight
- Won: Event UFC 205 2016
- Lost: 2018 (Stripped)
Top 10 UFC Fighters: Championship wins by nationality
Meet the countries with the most UFC Champions! Last Updated: October 20th.
| Country | Division Championships | Tournament Championships | Total Championships | Individual Champions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 83 | 17 | 100 | 73 |
| Brazil | 26 | 6 | 32 | 23 |
| Russia | 5 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Mexico | 4 | – | 4 | 3 |
| Australia | 4 | – | 4 | 3 |
| Canada | 4 | – | 4 | 2 |
| England | 3 | – | 3 | 3 |
| Georgia | 3 | – | 3 | 2 |
| Nigeria | 3 | – | 3 | 2 |
| Netherlands | 2 | – | 2 | 2 |
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About the Author
- Henry Watkins
- Henry is originally from Scotland but now resides in Metro Atlanta with his chef wife Penny. As well as working as a Sports freelance writer, he also writes horror fiction. Watson is the author of Karaoke Night, Crueller, and Off The Grid.
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