MMA is a popular sport in the US. According to the researcher’s report, Over 300 million Mixed Martial Arts fans worldwide exist. The UFC alone hosts more than 500 events worldwide. Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that incorporates techniques and skills from multiple combat sports. Striking and grappling techniques can be used on the ground or while standing according to the rules. In the USA, MMA is becoming more popular than Boxing. This post discusses the 10+ legendary UFC War machine MMA fighters of all time.
10+Famous MMA War Machine Fighters of all time
1. khabib Nurmagomedov:
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the only legendary UFC fighter who retains UFC’s undefeated 29-0 streak. He is an all-time rough and tough fighter. In 2020 after his father died in 2021, he announced his retirement from his Career. His famous career fight is when he wins against another legendary fighter Conor Mcgregor.
Famous Fights:
Khabib vs Conor Mcgregor
Khabib vs. Edson Barboza
2. Conor Mcgregor:
Conor Anthony McGregor is an Irish professional mixed martial artist. He is a former UFC featherweight and UFC lightweight champion, becoming the first UFC fighter to hold UFC Championships in two weight classes simultaneously. He is one of the richest fighters in UFC history.
Famous Fights:
Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier
Conor vs Chad Mendes
McGregor vs Eddie Alvarez
3. Brock Lesnar:
Brock Lesnar is the most famous WWE wrestler of all time. He is famous for his nickname, beast incarnate. In 2008 Brock Lesnar made his UFC debut. He just fought five fights in UFC, where he lost 2. He is a former UFC heavyweight champion of the world and one of the greatest MMA war machine fighters ever.
Famous Fights:
Lesnar vs. Carwin
Lesnar vs. Mir
Couture vs. Lesnar
4. Jon Jones:
Jon Jones holds the record for being the youngest UFC fighter ever. Jonathan Dwight Jones is a black belt in Gaidojutsu and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. At Union-Endicott High School, he won a state wrestling championship and was an excellent wrestler. To pursue his MMA career, he dropped out of Morrisville State College, where he studied Criminal Justice.
Famous Fights:
Jones vs. Evans
Jones vs. Sonnen
Shogun vs. Jones
5. Cain Velasquez:
Cain Ramrez Velásquez is a retired American professional wrestler who competes for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. He is most known for his tenure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he participated in the heavyweight class and became a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, as well as his legendary battles in which he knocked out Brock Lesnar.
Famous Fights:
Cain vs Brock Lesnar
Cain Velasquez vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Velasquez vs Ben Rothwell
6. Matt Riddle UFC:
Matt Riddle’s UFC career began in 2008 as a participant in The Ultimate Fighter, representing Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. The current WWE superstar’s team did not win the seventh season of TUF, but he was still signed to the organization. He was fired from the UFC after failing a drug test for the second time in a year in 2013.
Famous Fights:
Matt Riddle vs Henry Martinez
Matt Riddle vs Greg Soto
7. Islam Makhachev:
Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev is a Russian UFC fighter whose mentor is the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov. Makhachev holds a record of 24 wins and one loss. He is the current UFC lightweight champion.
Famous Fights:
Islam Makhachev vs Gleison Tibau
Islam Makhachev vs Kajan Johnson
8. Ronda Rousey:
Ronda Rousey is the only woman on this list, but there’s a good reason for it. Rowdy revitalized the UFC at its darkest hour and was the promotion’s biggest star for years. She destroyed her opponents and racked up massive PPV numbers, easily making her one of the most famous UFC fighters ever. In the UFC women’s division, she is the highest-paid fighter. She is the only woman to have been a champion in both the UFC and WWE.
Famous Fights:
Rousey vs Zingano
Rousey vs McMann
9. Anderson Silva:
Anderson da Silva (14 April 1975) is a Brazilian MMA fighter and boxer. He is a former UFC Middleweight Champion with the longest championship reign in UFC history (2,457 days). Silva is widely recognized as one of the finest MMA strikers of all time, and many believe him to be the best of all time.
Famous Fights:
Griffin vs. Silva
Silva vs. Belfort
10. Max Holloway:
Max “Blessed” Holloway has a professional MMA record of 23-7 and is a former UFC Featherweight Champion. He is presently rated No.12 in the pound-for-pound rankings of the UFC and No.2 in the UFC Featherweight rankings.
Famous Fights:
Volkanovski vs. Holloway
Pettis vs. Holloway
Conclusion:
The UFC has seen its fair share of incredible fighters over the years. These warriors have left an indelible mark on the sport, captivating audiences with their skills and tenacity. From legends like Conor McGregor and rising stars like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones, these fighters have showcased the true essence of mixed martial arts. Their dedication and determination have earned them a place among the all-time greats in the UFC’s history. Whether for their knockout power, grappling technique, or unequaled heart, these warriors will be remembered for the rest of their lives.
