Powerful MMA Fighters of All Time
In the history of martial arts, there have been many fighters who have broken barriers and changed the way that martial arts are practiced. They have done so by not only developing new techniques but also by changing the way people think about fighting.
The evolution of martial arts is a long and complicated process, with many different factors playing into how it has evolved over time. This list does not take into account what these fighters did outside of their fighting careers, but rather their capabilities inside the ring.
1 . Gokor Chivichyan
In the welterweight division of the UFC, Gokor Chivichyan is a highly talented fighter who has fought in many bouts and won. He is a judoka, sambo, and jiu-jitsu practitioner who has competed professionally since 2009. In 2014, he beat Karl Amoussou to become the welterweight champion of the UFC.
2. Vasiliy Zaitsev (Zaitsev)
Vasiliy Zaitsev is a retired Russian mixed martial artist, who has been fighting in the UFC since 2010. He is 40 years old and is the winner of six UFC fights and one in PRIDE. Vasiliy Zaitsev has over 20 years of experience as an MMA fighter. Vasiliy Zaitsev’s most notable fight was against Lyoto Machida on May 24, 2014, where he won by a Submission in Round 3. It’s been reported that Vasiliy Zaitsev is under investigation for drug use and his UFC 183 fight has been removed from the event. Vasiliy Zaitsev has not commented on this.
3. Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was one of the greatest martial artists and actors of all time. He showed the world some amazing fighting techniques and movies. He is idolized by millions of people worldwide and he is a true inspiration.
4. John L Sullivan
John L. Sullivan, nicknamed “The Boston Strong Boy”, was one of the greatest boxers in boxing history. Born on a farm near Courtland, Maine, Sullivan began fighting as a teenager and became famous for his powerful left hook. He was undefeated as a professional boxer and won his first championship at age 28.
5. Fedor Emelianenko
The Russian mixed martial arts fighter, Fedor Emelianenko, is a former PRIDE heavyweight world champion. He fought in both MMA and the UFC and is considered by many to be the best heavyweight of all time.
6. Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie, who is an MMA fighter and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, has a place in the history of the sport because of his unique style and winning approach. At just 6’2″, Royce’s martial arts career has spanned more than 30 years. In addition to his success in jiu-jitsu competitions, he’s also won three UFC titles in the lightweight division.
7. Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva has 16 consecutive wins, 2 UFC titles, and 1 Strikeforce belt and is widely considered to be the best pound-for-pound Mixed Martial Artist alive. His most famous fight was against Michael Bisping who he knocked out in a mere 4 seconds into the first round. Anderson Silva’s style is to take his opponents down, keep them down and finish them off with submission holds.
8. Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is a mixed martial artist who is widely regarded as one of the best in the world. This French-Canadian has won UFC titles and even the prestigious UFC Welterweight title. GSP is famous for his fighting style, which includes a unique style of Jiu-Jitsu and a striking approach that incorporates Muay Thai.
9. Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali was a remarkable boxer and an even more remarkable man. He revolutionized boxing with his style, winning three world heavyweight titles and inspiring countless people around the world. His legacy will never be forgotten.
10. Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar is the current WWE champion, former UFC heavyweight champion, and the current Universal Champion in the professional wrestling industry. He has won a total of 18 championships in his 22-year career that has spanned over three decades and two generations.
11. Randy Couture
Randy Couture is a retired American mixed martial artist who is widely considered one of the most influential figures in MMA. He was the first-ever UFC heavyweight champion, and he holds the record for being the longest-reigning champion in UFC history.
12. Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is an American mixed martial artist and a UFC heavyweight champion. He is known for his aggressive and wrestler-like style in the Octagon. Velasquez has been fighting professionally since 2007 and has won twelve consecutive fights. His last fight was against Travis Browne at UFC 200, which ended in a victory for him after just 1 minute of the first round.
13. Jose Aldo
UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has been dominating the division since he joined the UFC in 2005. He is one of the best strikers in MMA and his strategy is to counter his opponents’ offense with quick, ruthless kicks.
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