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It's time to summarize 2017 in mixed martial artsoh. For 12 months, MMA lovers were able to observe the defeats of dominant champions, scandals, the appearance of new stars shocking knockouts and much more. We present a rating of the 10 best fighters regardless of the weight category.
No. 10 Volkan Ozdemir (14-1)
Suddenly, the top ten best fighters hit Volkan Ozdemir. As of the beginning of 2017, the broad public MMA knew absolutely nothing about the Swiss fighter of Turkish origin. He had several fights against strong opponents, but it was not distinguished by anything.
In February of the current year, Ozdemir came out on a short notice against the top middle jacket UFC Ovins Saint-Prue. Most experts believed Volkan Anderdog. However, during the meeting, he was able to be faster than the opponent, technical and more active in the first two rounds. The third five-minute forces of the fighter dried up and could lose. It happened due to the fact that he did not pass a complete training camp. At the same time, the judges gave him a victory.
In May, Ozdemir received a fight with a lifeline Misha Cirkunovwhich was considered one of the most powerful young fighters. Latvian could have a good fight, but underestimated the enemy and she went to the attack with her head, forgotten about protection. In the first round, Ozdemir knocked out the opponent with several accurate hits.
In July, took place chief Boy Life for the incitement, in which he. Such victories forced the experts to draw a look at the Volkan, who became the discovery of the year, like a fighter, achieved title battle for a smaller number of battles.
№9 Amanda Nuniz (15-4)
The most successful for the UFC champion in the lightest weight in women Amanda Nunese was 2016. In 2017, Brazilian was held only one duel. As part of the Second Protection of the title Amanda met in revenge with a famous master thai boxing Valentina Shevchenko.
In the first of their confrontation, Nunese confidently won the concomitant in the parter. But the second fight Shevchenko went out more experienced in MMA and a dangerous in a rack with the ability to defend from Tedaun. Therefore, the whole fight of Nunese did not risen and seemed to lose the battle. However, judges.
Not the brightest year was a year for Brazilian, but she was able to relieve all the questions by defeating the most dangerous rivals in the division.
№8 Demetrius Johnson (27-2-1)
The best fighter of the world, regardless of the weight category Demetrius Johnson This year, twice defended his UFC title in the lightweight weight, but for certain reasons it cannot be at the top of our rating.
First, the "mighty mouse", having broken all the strongest opponents in their weight, in 2017 he spent battles with midjaps Wilson Reisomand Reen Borg. Secondly, Johnson offered a duel with an ex-champion of the lightest weight Jeme Dillashouwhich was ready to descend in weight. However, Demetrius refused such a test and went on a lighter path.
Such a situation was very angry with the UFC leadership, which understands that Johnson is unpopular and wants to organize him competitive fights. Dane White Even switched to threats, stating that he would dissolve the lowest division. The parties were able to reconcile, but the sediment from the company's management remained.
№ 7 Step Mychich (17-2)
Many will see the question of why the brightest heavyweight and champion only in the 7th position. The fact is that Stip Moichich Only once went into octave. American Croat Brazilian, although he became an official contender, but in the past few years it does not shine in octave and conducts a lot of non-sparkling fights. The only paint was the fact that the champion took Revenge from Brazilian, who previously lost to the controversial decision of the judges.
In early 2018, Mimichitsa is waiting for a duel. In this fight, the stipe will be withstanding youth, overcame he can be much higher in the ranking.
№6 Tony Ferguson (23-3)
Suddenly, but deservedly, a 33-year-old "temporary" champion in light weight turned out to be in the ranking Tony Ferguson. Al-Cukui in 2017 also conducted only one fight, but due to the circumstances, from it independent. The main stimulus for the American became Russian Habib Nurmagomedovwho has thorough due to secluding their mega-fire. It was a second case when Dagestan tried their planned battle.
However, in October, Tony managed to hold a title match, in which he was confronted Kevin Li.. Ferguson during the battle was able to tire the opponent and in the third round. Having received the "temporary" title "El Cukui" became the main challenger for the championship belt, which is Konora McGregor. This meeting can take place in spring or in the summer of 2018.
№5 Ti Jay Dillashou (15-3)
№4 George Saint Pierre (26-2)
Canadian Mixed Martial Arts Supplies Georges Saint-Pierre After a four-year lack, still returned to UFC. In her first fight after idle the veteran met with a Briton Michael Bisping As part of the battle for the title in middleweight.
The return of Canadians was connected and obtaining less damage from the bisping, which is definitely not the best soldier of the division. Titul Briton won thanks to excessive self-confidence and ragland of the former belt holder Luke Rokhold. After that, he avoided truly dangerous opponents.
Intrigue remained only which state of the Saint Pierre will be after idle and how he can compete in the middleweight. During the fight, Georges showed that he did not lose anything from his technical arsenal. We saw how work feet and the famous superman-punch. As a result, the battle ended the victory of Canadian Sambyshen in the third round.
After that, the fight Saint-Pierre refused to title because he fell ill on intestinal colitis ,.
№3 Tyrone Woodley (18-3-1)
UFC champion afel easily weight American Tyrone Woodley 2017 year, in the first fight with which I could only count on a draw. In revenge, Woodley and Thompson again created a boring spectacle associated with careful fighting. Active this time was the champion, which the judges gave victory.
In the second duel, which took place in July, Woodly opposed the best Brazilian jitser Damian Maya.. The danger from the applicant in the parter should have come from Maya, despite the fact that Woodley is a basic wrestler. However, this did not happen and Tyrone Prescke there are several dozen attempts to transfer the battle to the partner. In the rack the champion.
№2 Robert Whittaker (19-4)
In April, Whittaker, to the surprise of many experts ,. In this fight, the Australian was considered as Big Anderdog and almost did not give him a chance to win. However, Robert was able to destroy the Aligator.
In the second fight against Joel Romero Whittakera was given even less chance of victory, since the opponent is very powerful physically and technical. However, Robert took advantage of the main disadvantage of Cuban - weak endurance. Romero was not enough for 5 rounds and he was forced to play episodes that allowed.
Note that in February 2018, on UFC 221 Australian.
№1 Max Holovay (19-3)
The most successful 2017 year became for the Hawaiian guy Max Holotuewho managed to conquer the champion title in a featherweight weight. In January, Max met in a duel with the best fighter in the history of the division Jose Aldo. Despite all the regalia and experience of Brazilian, "Blessed." In the third round, after good hits from the American, the referee stopped the fight and gave the victory to Max.
In December, Holotay was supposed to meet with Frankie Edgar.But the applicant was injured and starred from the fight. who was preparing for battle with Ricardo Lamas At about the same time. A new confrontation with the Brazilian was tougher, since the veteran often used his powerful low kits. However, the skills and endurance Jose did not have enough to confront the opponent, which constantly comes. As a result, again in the third round, Holotay.
In 2018, the most anticipated match for Hollue may. Do not forget that in a featherweight weight, Max created the greatest problems for Irish.
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History remembers many winners who showed themselves in a cage as brave and strong warriors. By no means, not many managed to make such a serious contribution to the development of fights without rules as far as the athletes below. We propose to consider the rating that the best MMA fighters are presented in the history. The list was created taking into account the number of battles, victories and knockouts. At the same time, we took into account the contribution that fighters contributed to the development of UFC. You will see the best athletes on battles without rules in different weight categories.
Top 10 best MMA fighters in the history!
Fighter was born on July 19, 1987. Under the auspices of UFC spoke in a light heavyweight. It is a UFC champion. It is worth noting that he is a good luck to become the youngest winner in the world championship on battles without rules. The belt received on March 19, 2011. Four years 8 times defended his title. In April, he was arrested due to the automotive accident. Embicied from the crime scene, because of what the UFC federation was deprived of his deserved belt champion. The talented fighter was removed from the competition for an indefinite period.
- Battles: 23;
- Victory: 22;
- Loins: 1.
Weight: Semi-Running
Matt Hughes must be attributed to the best soldiers of UFC in history, which is a two-time world champion on battles without rules. The American fighter was born on October 13, 1973. In his youth engaged in struggle and grappling. Later, he could hit the whole world with amazing achievements in mixed martial arts. He was able to protect the title 7 times. It is better for him in this indicator only Georges Saint-Pierre. In welterweight, Hughes showed himself almost immediately. Actually, this is grateful to excellent student training. As part of the university competition, he conquered the whole state without a single defeat in the fight.
- Battles: 54;
- Victory: 45;
- Loins: 9.
This talented wrestler was born on June 2, 1976. Represented the interests of Brazil. The retired fighter of mixed martial arts remember the world, first of all, thanks to the trilogy with Fyodor Emelianenko. He is the master of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Heavyweight won the championship at the World Championships in 2008. It was famous during performances for the Japanese organization Pride Fighting Championships, having won the champion title in weight 93+. In 2004, became the finalist of the Pride Grand Prix. In 2006, OED came to the PRIDE semi-final. Soon completed his career.
- Battles: 46;
- Victory: 34;
- Lesions: 10;
- Draw: 2.
The most talented MMA fighters should be attributed to Randy Duene Coutor, who was born on June 22 in 1963. Attention! We are talking about the five-time UFC champion and in heavy, and heavyweight. In addition, Randy is a famous actor and showman. Removed in such famous movies as "uncontrollable." In addition, it is considered a professional showman. On June 24, 2006 was credited to the members of the racial of UFC. For his prolonged career was able to win over such fighters as Chuck Liddell, Tim Sylvia and Tito Ortis.
- Battles: 30;
- Victories; nineteen;
- Loins: 11.
Weight: Semi-hemmed
On December 17, another person was born in 1969, who managed to enter the story as one of the best fighters in the world. American is a professional kickboxer who spoke in welterweight. It is injected by a mixed martial arts specialist. Honored Champion of PO mixed art From 2005 to 2007. He is an honorary member of the UFC Glory Hall. The status received on July 10 in 2009. Back in college began to get involved in the struggle, but later mastered kickboxing. Also headed sports team on American football.
- Boas: 29;
- Victory: 21;
- Loins: 8.
Weight: Semi-Running
Georges Saint-Pierre deservedly relates to the best MMA fighters for the entire history of sports. Canadian was born in the city of Saint-Per in 1981. In Canada, he repeatedly admitted best athlete of the year. At the same time, many top editions were repeatedly called his leading fighter in the history of welterweight. In addition, it is considered one of the best regardless of category. According to Wrestling Observer magazine, it became the best in MMA for 2009. Study Karate has become 7 years old. Approves that there was a difficult childhood. He was often bang and took clothes.
- Boas: 27;
- Victory: 25;
- Loins: 2.
Sebastian Rutten was born in 1965. In the Netherlands for a long time Engaged in kickboxing. He managed to defeat such outstanding fighters as Frank Shamrock and Maurice Smith. In addition, he defeated Guy Mesger and Minor of Suzuki. As a result, I was able to achieve a victorious series of 22 winnings. This is an amazing result. In addition, the bass was remembered by his "corona reception": a blow to the liver. He actively completed this intake of fighting with many talented fighters, who perfectly knew about the technique of Rutten, but could not do anything with his manner of fighting.
- Battles: 32;
- Victory: 28;
- Loins: 4.
Weight: Middle
One of the most influential figures in the field of MMA is Royce Grassi. Born on December 12 in 1966. The Brazilian athlete mastered Jiu-Jitsu and was able to hit the world with his technique, and together with fans and rivals. Thanks to merit in the cell, he became an honorary member of the Hall of Glory UFC. He managed to achieve glory due to the successful use of technician against opponents, which exceeded his weight. It was his merit that led to the fact that fighters from all over the world began to intensively pay time to the fight. It was the receptions of Royce struck perception and attitude towards mixed martial arts.
The world of mixed martial arts is very extraordinary and develops rapidly, attracting more and more new fans. There were a lot of fighters who quickly towering in the ranking, taking titles in record short time, there were falls. No one knows what the rating will be in 5 years, but at the moment you can allocate the 10th best fighters in the entire history of MMA.
1 Bottom: 42 / Victory: 37 / Loosen: 5
On the first line of the ranking, the Russian Bogatyr - Fyodor Emelyanenko is located. Fighter preferring shots style, as it is a master of sports international class By judo and sambo. " The last Emperor"He has many awards, performed in very famous MMA tournaments. In addition, it became four times the world champion in mixed martial arts and nine times won the title of Russia's champion combat sambo. Also, recognized as the best heavyweight in the world of mixed martial arts. He had a rather long series of battles without defeat the lastness of almost 10 years. For his career in MMA spent 42 battles. I won the winner 37 times, the loser - 5.
2 Bottoms: 46 / Victory: 32 / Laugh: 14
The second line is honorable Dan Henderson Nickname "Hollywood". A fighter, very well working in the parter, so prefers the style of the Greek-Roman struggle. He performed in heavy and heavyweight. Athlete who won a huge number of titles. He became a MMA champion in Brazil, became a two-time champion of organizing PRIDE on average and welterweight scales. Also three times became the champion of the StrikeForce organization. And one of his most important awards is his champion title in UFC. "Hando" still continues his career and has long spent only 46 fighting. Won - 32, and lost only 14.
3 Bottles: 87 / Victories: 76 / Loosen: 10 / Draw: 1
In third place was a professional fighter Igor Vaverchin. Master of sports on boxing and kick boxing. He performed in heavy and heavyweight. "Cooked" won the title of the champion of the Kickboxing in 1993. Also was the finalist of many European tournaments and the winner of numerous Ukrainian combat tournaments. In addition, Vaverchin acted in a well-known organization PRIDE. In the whole career in MMA held 87 fighting. At 76, he left Oktagon the winner, and lost only 10 and one battle ended in a draw.
4 Bottles: 42 / Victories: 34 / Loosen: 8
Of course, this top could not do without black Brazilian "Spider" - Anderson Silva. Practically invincible fighter from the UFC organization, which is incredibly well working in both directions of fighting. I installed a record for title defective in an organization (10), as well as a long-lasting series of bruises without lesions (16). He became an average weight champion and is considered one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA. For their own legendary career Spent 42 battles and in 34 of them won, and 8 - lost. One fight did not take place due to the doping tests.
5 Bottom: 29 / Victories: 21 / Loosen: 8
The brutal American kickboxer Chuck Liddede takes the sixth line of the ranking. A pretty strong fighter from the United States spoke in a light heavyweight, and quite successful. He became the world champion in MMA and a selection of championship title in the Fight organization PRIDE. He spent 29 fights for the whole career, of which: won - 21, lost - 8.
6 Bottom: 54 / Victory: 45 / Defeats: 9
This rating could not be left without such a fighter as Matt Hughes. The American wrestler successfully spent his career in MMA, starting from university years. And hitting the professional world of MMA, began to oppose a welterweight weight, where he won the champion title in the most famous fighting organization, and twice. For their achievements, it was in the Hall of Glory to United Fighting Championship. It was out of Octagon the winner in 45 battles and lost only 9.
7 Bottom: 28 / Victory: 26 / Loosen: 2
The seventh place occupies the fastening of Georges Sen Pierre. Canadian fighter is considered one of the best fighters for the whole uFC history and MMA as a whole. More than once recognized as the best Canadian athlete for his achievements. Very diverse fighter, which works well both in the rack and in the parter (black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu). Has the title for its shoulders uFC Champion In welterweight weight. Successfully spent in octave 28 kits, of which came out the winner in 26 and lost 2.
8 Bottom: 30 / Victory: 19 / Defeats: 11
On the eighth line, the athlete Randy "Captain America" \u200b\u200bCouture is located. Was a master of sports on greco-Roman wrestlingso worked well in the parter. American heavyweight won the champion title at 33, defeating in the title battle Maurice Smith. Also was a champion in light heavyweight. And for all his fighter career was a five-time UFC champion. In the octagon, he spent 30 fights, in 19 of which came out the winner, and LED 11.
9 Bottom: 23 / Victory: 22 / Defeats: 1
Black American Fighter from the United Fighting Championship (UFC) organization. Speakers in lightweight weight, having a huge arsenal of receptions. Fighter, perfect in almost all aspects of fighting. Before his arrest headed the list of "Pound-For-Pound" fighters. And one of his biggest achievements: became the most young fighter in the organization UFC receiving a light heavyweight championship. At that time he was only 23 years old. But because of the arrest, the belt was selected. In 2015, after serving the conclusion, returned to MMA, where he won his first fight after returning to octave. For his young career spent 23 battles, won 22, and lost only one. Also won the title of world champion in Thai boxing.
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UFC scored wide popularity. The fierce warriors of the planet fight against each other, in the hope of finding out whose martial art is better and which is the strongest. Best Fighters UFC. For 2017, according to the magazine "Large Rating":
Robert Whittaker
Robert John Whittaker, born in 1990. He is a Australian fighter, with New Zealand roots. Known under the nickname "Reaper".
The fighter performs in the middle weight (its own weight is 84 kg).
About Robert, we know that he was taught from early childhood. Robert John's father sent Malts to Karate at a very little baby. After eight years of classes, Robert changed the qualifications to Happo, and in 2003 he began to engage MMA.
Robert began a professional career in 2009 with Promotion Xtreme Fight Championships in Australia.
His first fight took place on March 14, 2009 against Chris Talloween. The crushing victory in the first round gave Roberta an incredible impetus for further classes.
Next, the Whitaker signed by Cage Fighting Championships, in which she won 6 victories.
Having a record 9-2, Whittaker took part in the show The Ultimate Fighter. There, the Australian team opposed their opponents from England.
The first duel lasted only 19 seconds. Robert knocked out Luke Newman in the first round. Moreover, for this knockout, he received a bonus in the form of $ 25,000 for the "knockout of the season."
At the moment at the fighter 19 victories and 4 defeats.
Jose Aldo
Brazilian fighter, on the nickname "face with a scar". He appears in a featherweight weight (own weight of 65 kg), under the auspices of UFC.
It is noteworthy that Aldo turned out to be the fourth and the latest WEC champion in a featherweight weight and became the first UFC champion in a featherweight weight, immediately after the UFC and WEC merger.
Surprisingly, before 2015 Aldo was the leader of the list of the best fighters regardless of the weight category.
Jose Alde is a two-hour half-year champion and has 26 victories, as well as 2 defeats.
Michael Bisping
Fighter from England, with an aristocratic nickname "Count". It performs in the middle weight (own weight of 84 kg), in the UFC League. At the moment it is the champion of his weight category. Also on his list there is a championship in Cage Rage in a light heavyweight and Ultimate Fighter 3.
On June 4, 2016, it became significant for Michael, because he won the UFC champion belt.
At the moment, the athlete has 30 wins and 7 lesions.
Dominic Cruz
American fighter of Mexican origin, which has a formidable nickname "Dominator". Speakers in the lightest weight category (own weight 61 kg).
In the past, Dominica is a two-time champion of UFC and the former WEC champion in its own weight category.
At the moment, Dominic Cruz has 22 Victory and 2 defeat.
Tyrone Woodley
American fighter of mixed martial arts, as well as a wrestling fighter. Tyrone has a nickname "elected" and performs a welterweight weight (own weight of 77 kg). Since 2013, in the UFC and is a champion in its weight category.
The first battle of Tyryon was held in 2013 with Jemy Chiron. The battle lasted exactly 36 seconds and ended with a lightning knife knockout.
On November 16, 2013, Tyroon had another battle, which was held in the same way. Woodly received the Award "Best Naukout of the Evenings" for this fight.
At the moment at the fighter 18 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw.
Daniel Kormye
The history of the fighter with the nickname "DC" is very fascinating. Initially, he took part in olympic Games from the USA.
In the UFC, Daniel began a heavyweight career, but then he moved into a heavyweight. It argued that he did not want to compete with his friend Kane Velaskez.
Lream to the top of Olympus, Daniel defeated many famous opponents, to which such fighters include Frank World, Josh Barnett and others.
The only fighter, which was not able to die - John Jones. The first fight ended with a defeat on points, but the second one cannot take place, because twice the date was transferred.
The strong parties of the fighter can be attributed to the Olympics: a high level of struggle, pressure and boxing.
Funny, but outside Octagon Daniel is a friendly and pleasant person, as well as a great friend.
At the moment the fighter has 19 wins and 2 defeats.
Cody Garbrandt
American fighter, the lightest weight category (its weight is only 61 kg). Started professional career Cods are only four years ago. Of course, then no one else knew him and the broad audience did not even suspect about him. However, the starry hour has arrived in 2016. The public saw 4 lightning victories, 3 of which occurred by knockout in the first round.
Now he from anyone an unknown attachment became the UFC champion in the lightest weight.
The strong sides of the Cody can be attributed to high speed and accuracy, also endurance and developed fighter intelligence.
At the moment, Cody Garbrand has 11 victories and 0 defeats.
Max Holloway
Jerome Max Holloway is a fighter from the USA who performs in the floor lightweight weight categories. Own weight of Max 65 kg. Having a nickname "Blessed", he was moving towards a semi-mined UFC Division to the championship in this weight category.
Now it is entered on the fourth line of the best fighters in the world, regardless of the weight category according to Sherdog.
Now Max has 17 victories and 3 defeats
Stip Moichich
American fighter of mixed martial arts, originally from Croatia. Now he acts in heavyweight. Now its weight is 120 kg.
The fighter with a specific nickname "Stone Cold" began his career on October 8, 2011, the fight against Joey Beltran. The victory was awarded unanimously.
At the moment the fighter has 17 victories and 2 defeats.
Conor McGregor
A unique fighter in the history of UFC, because he is the only owner of two champion belts at once, in different weight categories. Nickname McGregor - "The Notorious".
At the moment he is a valid champion in lightweight and a very extraordinary person in UFC. Everyone knows McGregor in a very bright manner of fighting, which includes various techniques and styles.
The unusual temper of McGregor is combined with a loud character. He starts the fight long before his official start, because it always provokes his opponent in every way.
Cuddling Irelander just creates history. What is just worth the fight Jose Aldo, half easily weight at the UFC tournament 194. Conor just smeared the opponent for 13 seconds and received the championship rank.
At the moment at the fighter 21 victory and 3 defeats.
Demetrius Johnson
The second place of our rating was taken by the famous American Demetrius Chrysna, who performs in the easiest weight category. Surprisingly, the fighter weighs only 56 kg. Now he is acting champion In its weight category, and he is recognized as the most stable fighter.
The trained fighter can fight both in the rack and in the parter. It is distinguished by a huge speed and excellent reaction. Ideally adapts under any opponent.
Now Demetrius has 26 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw.
John Jones
The winner of today's ranking is the famous Jonathan Dwight Jones, on the nickname "bones". It acts in the heavyweight weight category in weight of 93 kg.
This is one of the most talented and technical fighters around the world. What is the championship in light heavyweight weight in just 23 years. He became the youngest UFC champion in the history of the organization's existence.
All his fights are eclipsed by indisputable victories. The only defeat has not very good story, After all, it was disqualified for shocking with elbows under prohibited angles. To be honest, John Jones has no lesions.
However, like any talent, John turned out to be in an awkward situation when his dark side revealed. Sadly aware, but the UFC legend had problems with the law, due to drug use. This led to the deprivation of belts, as well as to the abandonment of some contracts with sponsors.
Mixed martial arts (MMA), perhaps, the fastest growing sport in the world, and he continues to attract new fans every day. Despite the fact that this sport is only 25 years old, during this time there were many great champions in it, which became known for the whole world. It is possible that a similar list will look quite different in another 25 years, but still it is quite interesting to consider and pay tribute to the greatest fighters at the moment.
10. Georges St. Pierre (Georges St.)
After the recent defeat of Anderson Silva, Saint-Pierre became the most invincible MMA champion. Georges still in the heyday and it seems, no one can stop him in the near future. He, beyond doubt, the best firewood fighter and he leads his fights like no one else - he suppresses his rivals to magnificent physical training and fighting skills. For many years he has been participating in the most difficult tournaments of the Absolute Fight Championship (UFC) and on his account 24 Victory and only 2 defeats, and for those he subsequently took Revenge. He won the UFC Weight Tournament twice and at the moment is a champion in the victory by the decision - 11. It is also on a par with Matt Hughes (Matt Hughes) on the total number of victories in the history of UFC - 18.
Both of these records are likely to be soon beaten by George himself, and most of the fans are looking forward to this moment. Considering how strong Georges looks like and his young age, it is difficult to even imagine what other records it will install.
Important victories: Sean Shersch (Sean Sherk), BJ Penn (X2), Matt Hughes (X2), John Koscheck (Josh Koscheck) (X2), Matt Serra (Matt SERRA), John Fitch (Jon Fitch), Dan Hardy (Dan Hardy), Jake Shields, Carlos Condit (Carlos Condit), Nick Diaz (Nick Diaz).
9. Anderson Silva
"Spider" recently lost his title to younger and strong Chris Weidman, but he remains one of the best fighters on the octagonal ring. Brazilian fighter is a record holder in the number of battles in which he defended his championship - 10 fights in a row. For each fan that Silva won, there is also a person who recalls that the fighter lost in five battles less famous rivals and accuses that Anderson is actually starving to remain in one of the weakest UFC divisions - middleweight. Despite all his opponents, the facts speak for themselves - this is really a good fighter.
Important victories: Rich Franklin (X2), Dan Henderson, Forrest Griffin (Forrest Griffin), Cheil Sonnen (Chael Sonnen) (X2), Vitor Belfort.
8. Randy Couture (Randy Couture)
No wonder Randy Couture is called "Captain America" \u200b\u200band "Natural". If someone can compete with Chuck Liddell (Chuck Liddell) for the title of the most popular fighter in the history of UFC, then it is Randy. For his brilliant career, he became a three-time champion of heavy weight category UFC. Randy also became the first fighter, which is the champion in two different uFC CategoriesWhen he won a half-handed weight category. He is also the most titled fighter for the history of UFC - a five-time champion. Despite all his striking achievements, he will be remembered for how he won in battle with Boxer James Tony (James Toney), who said that he would show everyone that Couture and MMA in general is sport for soft, inflated boys. If someone looked after their fight is inflated and soft, so this is James Tony.
Important victories: Blief Befort (X2), Maurice Smith (Maurice Smith), Kevin Randlman (Kevin Randleman), Pedro Rizz (X2), Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortis (Tito Ortiz), Tim Sylvia (Tim Sylvia), Gabriel Gonzaga ( Gabriel Gonzaga), Mark Coleman (Mark Coleman), James Tony.
7. Chuck Liddell
Chuck for MMA was the same who was Babe Ruth (Babe Ruth) for Baseball, Michael Jordan (Michael Jordan) for Basketball, Tom Brady (Tom Brady) for american football and David Beckham (David Beckham) for football - mega star. Without exaggeration, we can say that at the moment it is the most popular UFC fighter of all time and, perhaps, one of the best fighters in general. He became the champion in the floor weight weight, Having won the Tito Ortis, and defended his title four times in 2 years. Unfortunately, the flourishing of his strength was short, and closer to the end of the career, he suffered several disappointing defeats. However, Leeddell's flourishing was one of the most impressive periods for MMA. As some believe, he was the most famous fighter In the history of UFC and helped draw the attention of the American public on MMA.
Important victories: Jeff Monson (Jeff Monson), Kevin Randlman, Guy Mezger (Guy Mezger), Belafort, Renato (X2), Alistar Other (X2), Randy Kutur (x2), Vernon White (Vernon White), Vantley Silva (Wanderlei Silva).
6. Bas Rutten (Bas Rutten)
"Handsome" is another fighter who made his invaluable contribution In the development of sports at the time of its origin. Dutchman bass possessed a black carat belt and was a professional kickboxor, who successfully moved to the MMA world. He was desired size, external view and possessed good style "All this helped him to become one of the most terrible champions of all time." He became the UFC champion in severe weight and finished his career with an impressive record - 22 battle without defeat. During his participation in the UFC, he became widely known for his beloved tactics - the attack of the liver, which was usually paralyzed by his opponents. Harisma Rutten both on the ring, and beyond him helped him become one of the first stars of sports. Although he still takes part in the sport (the truth is now as a commentator), he also starred in several films and became a character of the game.
Important victories: Vernon White, Maurice Smith (X2), Frank Shamrock (Frank Shamrock) (X2), Guy Me Mezger, Tsuyashi Kosaka (Tsuyoshi Kohsaka), Kevin Randlman.
5. Royce Gracie (Royce Gracie)
Could "king pain practices»Competitory with modern UFC fighters? Most likely, no, but this does not change the fact that Royce was a real beast at his time when MMA only did his first timid steps towards fans, and Grassi will forever remain one of the pioneers of sports. Fans will never forget endless hypothetical questions and dialogues in which Royce has always been one of the possible options: "Royce Grassi against Tyson Mike (Mike Tyson)" or "Royce Grassi against Alexander Karelina."
In fact, since Royce was at the peak of his career, and now he could hardly have something happened, but this does not mean that it is worth the role in the history of sports. Royce is the first in the list of Hall of Fame UFC and the winner of the first, second and fourth UFC tournaments and it was he who popularized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States and Europe. He will forever stay in the annals of the Sports History.
Important victories: Art Jimmerson, Ken Shamrock (Ken Shamrock), Dan Severn, Kazushi Sakuraba (Kazushi Sakuraba).
4. Matt Hughes.
Hughes was one of the first sports supersivers and the strongest welterweight champion until Georges Saint-Pierre appeared. He fell into the Hall of Fame UFC and twice conquered the title of UFC champion in welterweight. He successfully defended his title seven times, which was at that time a record, and he still is a record holder to the greatest number of victories in the UFC, on a par with SDS.
At the peak of his career, Matt was considered the best fighter regardless of the weight category, and he was literally invincible. On a par with MSSP and Anderson Silva, he is one of the best champions in the history of UFC.
Important victories: Carlos Newton (CARLOS NEWTON) (X2), Sean Sherk, Royce Grassi, Bi Ja Penn, Georges Saint-Pierre
3. Dan Henderson
It is impossible to describe the words of the greatness of Dan Henderson. He, no doubt, is one of the best and most persistent fighters of all time and what is even impressive - he still participates in battles with modern, more young fighters.
Henderson is one of the few men who have become supermenities in both UFC and Pride (Pride Fighting Championships). Former olympic Wole Most of his career participated in the battles of heveling and medium weight categories, but won titles in three different categories. He won in the 17th UFC tournament in the average weight category, and became the first fighter who won in the Pride championship in two weight categories (welterweight and medium). His account is also the title of champion in the field weight according to Straikfors (Strikeforce) and victory in the Rings King of Kings 1999 tournament. He won more titles in the same versions of various organizations than any other fighter in the world.
Important victories: Antonyu Rodrigo Nogueira (Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira), Renato collected, Victor Belforte, Vanderley Silva, Mauricio Rua (Maurício Rua) and Fedor Emelianenko.
2. Igor Vaverchin
Igor is the best example of the word "underestimated". This is a person with the most long series of victories in history (37) and at the peak of his career he was one of the best fighters in history. Igor was also one of the lowest champions in heavyweight (174 cm), which makes his records and achieve even more impressive.
Important victories: Kadzusi Sakuraba, Mark Kerr (Mark Kerr), Valentin Overeem (Valentijn Overeem), Edilson Lima (Adilson Lima) (x2).
1. Fedor Emelianenko
"Last Emperor", "Terminator", "Russian Experiment": Simply speaking, Emelyanenko is the best fighter of mixed martial arts in history. Peak Career Fedor Emelianenko cannot be compared with anyone else, and if anyone who participated in combat sports can be compared with it, then this is only another Russian - Alexander Kareline.
Fedor for ten years and 32 battles remained unsecured, and suffered only when he became relatively old and was not in the flourish of his forces, and the opponents he had lost, which would probably be a crushing defeat if the battle took place a couple of years earlier. He was a champion in severe weight for 10 striking years and almost killed several Praid Champions and UFC on the way. He, perhaps, won the large number of champions than anyone in the world, and he is considered by the majority of experts by the king MMA.
Important victories: Renato collected, Semi Schilt (Semmy Schilt), Hit Herring (Heath Herring), Anthony Rodriga Nogair (X2), Gary Goodridge (Gare Goodridge), Mark Colemen (X2), Kevin Randlman, Mirko Filipovich, Mark Hunt (Mirko Filipovic) Mark Hunt), Matt Lindland, Tim Sylvia, Andrei Orlovsky, Choi Hon Man (Choi Hong-Man), Jeff Monson, Pedro Rizz.