Best MMA Fighters of All Time
Who are the greatest MMA fighters of all time? Explore the leading fighters in Sport Ranking’s historical MMA ranking, based on results from UFC title fights across different eras.
Greatest Men’s MMA Riders
UFC Legacy Ranking Men
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Jones | United States | 144 |
| 2 | Georges St-Pierre | Canada | 118 |
| 3 | Demetrious Johnson | United States | 112 |
| 4 | Anderson Silva | Brazil | 107 |
| 5 | José Aldo | Brazil | 101 |
| 6 | Randy Couture | United States | 100 |
| 7 | Daniel Cormier | United States | 89 |
| 8 | Matt Hughes | United States | 86 |
| 9 | Israel Adesanya | Nigeria | 79 |
| 10 | Islam Makhachev | Russia | 77 |
Greatest Women’s MMA Riders
UFC Legacy Ranking Women
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanda Nunes | Brazil | 107 |
| 2 | Valentina Shevchenko | Kyrgyzstan | 104 |
| 3 | Ronda Rousey | United States | 91 |
| 4 | Joanna Jędrzejczyk | Poland | 62 |
| 5 | Cris Cyborg | Brazil | 59 |
| 5 | Zhang Weili | China | 59 |
| 7 | Rose Namajunas | United States | 42 |
| 8 | Miesha Tate | United States | 22 |
| 8 | Sarah Kaufman | Canada | 22 |
| 10 | Julianna Peña | United States | 21 |
How the All-Time Ranking Works
The historical ranking is based on UFC title fights, with the scoring system rewarding not only victories but also the manner in which they are achieved. Dominant finishes receive a higher point value than decision victories. The system also includes interim titles, as well as superfights and tournaments from the early years of the UFC.
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