In history mixed martial arts Especially in the UFC, there have been many fighters who have demonstrated exemplary skill and technique. The scale of strength, endurance and physical strength these people illustrate how diverse this type sports. However, among many experienced fighters, only a few names are mentioned when it comes to the "Greatest of All Time".
Below are the names of five fighters who have been considered among the best in the world of mixed martial arts for many years. These fighters displayed technique, skill and impressive statistics that cemented them as MMA's greatest ever exponents, but the ranking also took into account their overall impact on the sport.
No. 1 Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is a fighter who is considered a true MMA legend. Top athletes the world respects him, and his fans never tire of admiring him" The Last Emperor".
Technique: Unlike many fighters who use a variety of punches and kicks, Emelianenko always acted quite simply, focusing his attention on heavy punches. However, what made Fedora a brilliant fighter was her ability to perfectly adapt to any situation and think strategically. An experienced sambist and judoka, he performed throws and takedowns at the most opportune moments. Emelianenko was one of the fighters who unleashed everything in his arsenal on his opponents, demonstrating mixed martial arts at its brightest.
Career overview: being 182 centimeters tall, the legendary Russian fighter has won 36 fights with 5 defeats and has a 10-year winning streak behind him, an achievement that not everyone can boast of. In addition, in 2010, Emelianenko was named the fighter of the decade, defeating the best representatives of his era. "The Last Emperor" not only achieved numerous awards such as: Pride champion, four-time champion world and nine-time Russian champion combat sambo, but is also recognized by fighters and fans as one of the “Greatest of All Time.”
#2 Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is popular among fans and fighters alike due to his varied style and ability to escape punches like he once did great Mohammed Ali. Born and flying the Brazilian flag, Silva has a reach of 197 cm, with a height of 188.
Technique: Known primarily for his stand-up style, Silva used various elements of taekwondo, Brazilian Muay Thai and boxing to evade his opponents' blows and punch so hard that they remained shaken even after the fight was over. One of the reasons for the effectiveness of the legendary "Spider" was the inability of opponents to unravel the secrets of his style. This made Silva completely unpredictable.
Career overview: Having in track record With 34 wins and 8 losses, Silva brought flamboyance and personality to the cage, showing today's fighters what a real show is all about. Of “The Spider’s” 34 victories, more than half came by knockout, which indicates that Anderson has good hit. In addition, Silva is a fighter who has held the title for 2,457 days, making 10 consecutive successful defenses. Personally, UFC President Dana White calls Anderson Silva one of the greatest fighters mixed style in history.
No. 3 Georges St. Pierre
Quebec native Georges St-Pierre is considered one of the best tactical fighters of all time. The Canadian earned the nickname "Rush" due to his ability to give himself completely to a fight and maintain an inexhaustible supply of energy throughout the fight. St-Pierre may not have put on a great show in the cage, but he certainly has earned a ton of respect for his strategic and tactical approach to business.
Technique: What made Georges St-Pierre truly great was his versatility. The ability to change tactics depending on the opponent made him dangerous for any fighter. Whether it was trading punches, grappling or wrestling, Georges was good in each of these aspects. The ability to read his opponent and apply the necessary technical elements made the Canadian fighter deadly.
Career overview: Georges St-Pierre's record includes 25 victories and 2 defeats. The Canadian became the UFC champion in quite at a young age and for a long time was considered the best fighter in the welterweight category. "Rush" retired in 2013 with the second-longest streak of successful title defenses. Last year, St-Pierre returned and became the middleweight champion, thus adding another achievement to his credentials. Due to health problems, “Rush” was forced to resign as champion and retire from the sport again. With his skill and incredible achievements, Georges St-Pierre ignited an entire generation of Canadian fighters who now compete in the world's leading promotions.
No. 4. John Jones
Standing at 193 centimeters tall, Jon Jones is an American fighter of the modern era who has been churning out victories one after another.
Technique: Jones showed tremendous athleticism and courage, knocking out his opponents with unconventional and unpredictable punches. His all-round abilities and ability to win on the ground have often been compared to those of Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre. From powerful blows from knees to lightning-fast backfists, Jon Jones demonstrated constant improvement in his striking technique from fight to fight. Jones' creative ability to move around his opponents in unorthodox ways while throwing devastating punches has made Jones one of the contenders for the title of greatest MMA fighter of all time.
Career overview: Jon Jones' record is 22 wins, one loss and one no contest. Jones has defeated countless legendary UFC champions such as Rashad Evans, Lyoto Machida, Quinton Jackson and others. In addition to being considered the best fighter in the pound-for-pound promotion during his reign, John became the youngest UFC champion, taking on the gold belt at the age of 23. The American fighter made eight successful title defenses, after which he began to have problems outside the Octagon. Last July, Jones made a phenomenal comeback, defeating reigning champion Daniel Cormier by technical knockout, however, it later turned out that his doping test gave a positive result and the fight was eventually declared invalid. On at the moment Proceedings are underway and the great champion faces a four-year disqualification. Many famous publicists call Jon Jones the best light heavyweight fighter in the world.
No. 5. Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is considered the founding father of MMA. The legendary Brazilian fighter was born into a family that virtually brought jiu-jitsu to the world of mixed martial arts. More than anyone else, Gracie remains one of the greatest fighters of all time due to his contributions to MMA. Royce not only proposed a simplified fighting technique, but essentially made this sport what it is now. Not only did Gracie popularize Brazilian jiu-jitsu, he also opened the eyes of fighters around the world that victory could be won not only with fists, but with grappling and wrestling on the canvas. Many fans consider Royce Gracie to be the most influential figure in MMA history.
Technique: Gracie was a fighter who was impossible to resist once you were in his grasp. While most fighters used only striking techniques, Royce's grappling skills were so unsurpassed that even the most experienced and powerful striker was forced to give up in an instant. No matter who he fought, be it a master of karate, taekwondo or boxing, Gracie won as soon as he managed to take his opponent to the canvas. And it’s not that many fighters at that time were not familiar with Brazilian jiu-jitsu, one of the reasons for its success was the ability to skillfully maneuver against his opponent, regardless of the position in which he was. His strength was patience, and whether it was a submission through side control or a transition to guard from the clinch, Gracie knew exactly what to do.
Career overview: With a height of 185 centimeters, during his career Royce Gracie won 15 victories, suffered two defeats and finished three fights in a draw. What's more impressive, however, is that after joining the UFC, he won the first three of the organization's four tournaments, with 11 wins and one draw. UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie is the first tournament champion in the promotion's history, with most of his victories coming by submission. Gracie was also a fighter who had the most long fights, both in the UFC and in Pride, which speaks to his incredible endurance.
There are certainly plenty of fighters who deserve a spot on this list, but the aforementioned MMA figures are the most talked about among MMA fans and professionals alike. Since each fighter fought in different weight categories and different time periods, it is impossible to assign the title of "Greatest MMA Fighter of All Time" to any of them. After all, their example of dominating the world of mixed martial arts inspired and motivated many young guys who are still storming the top of MMA to this day.
Modern mixed martial arts are increasingly taking on the form of an entertainment show, which is beginning to prevail over the sports component of MMA. The leadership of large organizations is increasingly paying attention to the bright image of a fighter and his charisma, rather than to his fighting qualities. If you know how to speak well, don't get flustered in front of the camera and can easily insult your opponent, then, all other things being equal, your chance of getting a big fight or getting to the title doubles.
It is not surprising that in these realities, one of the important factors for the promotion of a fighter and the development of his career is the number of subscribers in social networks, no matter how funny it may sound. If millions of people follow you on the same Instagram, they see you every day on the screens of their devices, scrolling through their feed in the morning, which means they will be aware of when you have next fight and at a minimum, they will be interested in the result of this battle. In fact, in the century information technology, subscribers, this is the liveliest audience and its number directly affects the financial success of a fighter. As you may have guessed, today we will talk about the most popular fighters on the Internet.
10. Paige VanZant
Instagram: 1.9 million
Twitter: 300 thousand
Total reach: 2.2 million
Our ranking opens with the cutie from the UFC flyweight division, Paige VanZant. Not many people follow her on Twitter, but her Instagram audience is almost 2 million people, which makes sense: most people are more interested in VanZant's racy photos than her tweets. Two million is not bad for a girl with a 4-3 UFC record. The charismatic 24-year-old gained her greatest popularity while riding a three-fight winning streak in the UFC, but then lost to Rose Namajunas in a bloodbath. However, Paige's popularity level has not dropped, quite the opposite. The reason for this is that after the first defeat, the athlete took part in the American television project “Dancing with the Stars”, and not only took part, but won in the final of season 22. After some time, VanZant released an autobiographical book in which she admitted that she had become a victim gang rape at school. Great PR. Since then, Paige's popularity on social media has increased, as has her breast size, following silicone implant surgery.
9. Daniel Cormier
Instagram: 1.8 million
Twitter: 700 thousand
Total reach: 2.5 million
In ninth place is the greatest UFC fighter regardless of weight categories, light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. DC has fewer Instagram followers than Paige VanZant, but has surpassed her in Twitter followers. The two-weight champion and his career, information about which often appears on Twitter, are followed by many people. Daniel Cormier's Instagram is all about belts, belts, training, training and more training. Oh yes, and some family photos. It is worth noting that Cormier gained the lion's share of popularity after winning the heavyweight championship belt in a fight with Stipe Miocic. Until this moment, Cormier was not in the top ten.
8. Jose Aldo
Instagram: 2 million
Twitter: 900 thousand
Total reach: 2.9 million
Jose Aldo has an obscenely large following on Twitter. His tweets are read by more than 900 thousand people, most of whom are probably Brazilian. He gained a significant part of this audience in 2015, during a fierce confrontation with Conor McGregor, whom only the deaf had not heard of at that time. Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians signed up for their compatriot out of patriotic convictions, in the hope that he would defend the honor of the country in a fight with the arrogant Irishman. Didn't defend it. Now the popularity of the Brazilian ex-champion in social media. networks has faded significantly, and in the UFC they no longer pay as much attention to him as before.
7. Nate Diaz
Instagram: 2.6 million
Twitter: 1.1 million
Total reach: 3.7 million
Ranked in seventh place scandalously famous fighter Stockton UFC Nate Diaz. And again, not without the help of Conor McGregor. It's no secret that Diaz gained the lion's share of his current popularity (quite deservedly) by strangling Conor McGregor in 2016, inflicting his first defeat in the UFC. However, the Diaz brothers were already popular in the states. More than a million people read the younger Diaz's stoned tweets. Nate, every now and then, will say something that is then discussed by the whole MMA world. Show up at a press conference for an upcoming fight and then tweet "I will not fight on this show. Fuck the UFC!" - it's his style. In almost all the photos on Instagram, Diaz shows off with his training buddies, and in these photos Diaz has practically no eyes.
6. Georges St. Pierre
Instagram: 2 million
Twitter: 1.95 million
Total reach: 3.95 million
Georges St-Pierre is a true superstar in Canada. Even those who are not even close to the UFC know him there. St-Pierre is one of the greatest fighters in mixed martial arts history, so it would be surprising if he wasn't on this list. Despite the fact that the former UFC champion The welterweight and middleweight division has one foot in retirement and remains one of the most popular fighters in the world. His kindness, respect and human simplicity appeal to many fans, so it is not surprising that two million people follow him on Instagram and almost the same number read his Twitter. He has a lot of regular workout photos on Instagram, but his legendary status means that you can find other, more interesting photos, with no less legendary people.
5. Jon Jones
Instagram: 3 million
Twitter: 2.05 million
Total reach: 5.05 million
Jon "Bones" Jones surpassed Daniel Cormier this time too. The former light heavyweight champion opens the top five. Jones' total follower count is twice that of Cormier. Jones is quite a controversial figure in the MMA world. On the one hand, he is a phenomenal fighter who destroyed all the opponents he faced in the cage and became the youngest champion in UFC history. The other side is marred by Jones' legal troubles, failed drug tests and a penchant for drinking and drinking. Jones' Instagram is full of cool workout videos and motivational quotes, from Gandhi to the Bible, while at the same time replete with "candid" messages to all his haters.
4. Anderson Silva
Instagram: 2.9 million
Twitter: 7.9 million
Total reach: 10.8 million
And in fourth place in the ranking is the first and only fighter whose Twitter audience exceeds the audience on Instagram, almost three times as much. It is not clear what is causing this gap. Last year, “The Spider” failed a doping test for the second time, which led to the cancellation of his fight against Kelvin Gastelum. Silva's suspension ends this November, so the legendary former middleweight champion is set to return to the Octagon this year and aims to fight Conor McGregor. Despite his problems with the anti-doping agency USADA, Anderson Silva remains one of the most exciting, outstanding and memorable fighters in the history of mixed martial arts. Judging by his Instagram, Spider simply loves to train and play airsoft.
Mixed martial arts(MMA) is arguably the fastest growing sport in the world and continues to attract new fans every day. Despite the fact that this sport is only 25 years old, during this time there have been many great champions who have become famous throughout the world. It is quite possible that such a list will look completely different in another 25 years, but it is still quite interesting to consider and pay tribute to 10 greatest fighters for now.
10. Georges St. Pierre
After the recent defeat of Anderson Silva, St-Pierre became the most undefeated champion MMA. Georges is still in his prime and it seems like no one will be able to stop him anytime soon. He is, without a doubt, best fighter in the welterweight division and he fights his fights like no other - he suppresses his opponents with magnificent physical training and fighting skills. He has been participating in the most difficult tournaments of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for many years and has 24 victories and only 2 defeats, for which he subsequently took revenge. He has won the UFC's welterweight tournament twice and currently holds the record for most wins by decision with 11. He is also tied with Matt Hughes for the most wins in UFC history with 18.
Both of these records will most likely be broken by Georges himself soon, and most fans are eagerly awaiting this moment. Considering how strong Georges looks and his young age, it is difficult to even imagine what other records he will set.
Important victories: Sean Sherk, B.J. Penn (x2), Matt Hughes (x2), Josh Koscheck (x2), Matt Serra, Jon Fitch, Dan Hardy (Dan Hardy), Jake Shields, Carlos Condit, Nick Diaz.
9. Anderson Silva
“The Spider” recently lost his title to the younger and stronger Chris Weidman, but he remains one of the best fighters in the octagon. The Brazilian fighter holds the record for the number of fights in which he defended his championship - 10 fights in a row. For every fan that Silva has won, there will be someone who will remind you that the fighter lost in five fights to lesser-known opponents and will accuse Anderson of actually starving himself in order to remain in one of the weakest divisions in the UFC - middleweight. Despite all his opponents, the facts speak for themselves - he is a truly good fighter.
Important victories: Rich Franklin (x2), Dan Henderson, Forrest Griffin, Chael Sonnen (x2), Vitor Belfort.
8. Randy Couture
It’s not for nothing that Randy Couture is called “Captain America” and “The Natural.” If anyone can challenge Chuck Liddell for the title of the most popular fighter in UFC history, it's Randy. During his illustrious career, he became a three-time UFC heavyweight champion. Randy also became the first fighter to be a champion in two different divisions in the UFC when he won the light heavyweight division. He is also the most decorated fighter in UFC history - a five-time champion. Despite all his amazing achievements, he will forever be remembered for his victory over boxer James Toney, who said he would show everyone that Couture and MMA in general were a sport for soft, untalented boys. If anyone looked mediocre and soft after their fight, it was James Toney.
Important victories: Vitor Belfort (x2), Maurice Smith, Kevin Randleman, Pedro Rizzo (x2), Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, Tim Sylvia, Gabriel Gonzaga ( Gabriel Gonzaga), Mark Coleman, James Toney.
7. Chuck Liddell
Chuck was to MMA what Babe Ruth was to baseball, Michael Jordan was to basketball, Tom Brady was to American football And David Beckham(David Beckham) for football - MEGA STAR. It is no exaggeration to say that he is currently the most popular UFC fighter of all time and, perhaps, one of the best fighters overall. He became the light heavyweight champion by defeating Tito Ortiz and defended his title four times in two years. Unfortunately, his prime was short-lived and he suffered several disappointing defeats towards the end of his career. However, Liddell's heyday was one of the most impressive periods for MMA. According to some, he was the most famous fighter in UFC history and helped bring MMA to the attention of the American public.
Important victories: Jeff Monson, Kevin Randleman, Guy Mezger, Vitor Belfort, Renato Sobral (x2), Alistair Overeem, Tito Ortiz (x2), Randy Couture (x2), Vernon White (Vernon White), Wanderlei Silva (Wanderlei Silva).
6. Bas Rutten
"Handsome" is another fighter who contributed invaluable contribution in the development of sport at the time of its inception. Dutchman Bas had a black belt in karate and was a professional kickboxer who successfully transitioned into the world of MMA. It was the right size appearance and possessed good style- all this helped him become one of the most formidable champions of all time. He became the UFC heavyweight champion and finished his career with an impressive record of 22 fights without defeat. During his time in the UFC, he became widely known for his favorite tactic, the liver attack, which routinely paralyzed his opponents. Rutten's charisma both in and out of the ring helped him become one of the sport's first stars. Although he is still involved in sports (though now as a commentator), he has also appeared in several films and became a game character.
Important victories: Vernon White, Maurice Smith (x2), Frank Shamrock (x2), Guy Mezger, Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, Kevin Randleman.
5. Royce Gracie
Could the “King of Submissions” compete with modern UFC fighters? Most likely not, but that doesn't change the fact that Royce was a beast back in the day when MMA was just taking its first tentative steps towards the fans, and Gracie will forever remain one of the pioneers of the sport. Fans will never forget the endless hypothetical questions and dialogues in which Royce was always one of the possible options: "Royce Gracie vs. Mike Tyson" or "Royce Gracie vs. Alexander Karelin."
In fact, from the time when Royce was at the peak of his career, he would hardly have succeeded in anything, but this does not mean that his role in the history of sports should be belittled. Royce is the first inductee of the UFC Hall of Fame and winner of the first, second and fourth UFC tournaments and he was the one who popularized Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the United States and Europe. He will forever remain in the annals of sports history.
Important victories: Art Jimmerson, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, Kazushi Sakuraba.
4. Matt Hughes
Hughes was one of the sport's first superstars and the most dominant welterweight champion until Georges St-Pierre came along. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame and won the UFC welterweight title twice. He successfully defended his title seven times, which was a record at the time, and he still holds the record for the largest number victories in the UFC, along with GSP.
At the peak of his career, Matt was considered the best pound-for-pound fighter, and he was literally unbeatable. Along with JSP and Anderson Silva, he is one of the most best champions in UFC history.
Important victories: Carlos Newton (x2), Sean Sherk, Royce Gracie, BJ Penn, Georges St-Pierre
3. Dan Henderson
Words cannot describe the greatness of Dan Henderson. He is without a doubt one of the best and most durable fighters of all time and what's even more impressive is that he still fights today's younger fighters.
Henderson is one of the few men to become superstars in both the UFC and Pride Fighting Championships. The former Olympic wrestler spent most of his career fighting at welterweight and middleweight, but won titles in three different divisions. He won 17 UFC tournaments in the middleweight category, and became the first fighter to win the Pride championship in two weight categories (welterweight and middleweight). He also holds the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship and the RINGS King of Kings 1999 title. He has won more organization titles than any other fighter in the world.
Important victories: Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Renato Sobral, Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva, Maurício Rua and Fedor Emelianenko.
2. Igor Vovchanchyn
Igor is the best example of the word “underrated”. He is the man with the longest winning streak of all time (37) and at the peak of his career he was one of the best fighters of all time. Igor was also one of the shortest heavyweight champions (174 cm), which makes his records and achievements even more impressive.
Important victories: Kazushi Sakuraba, Mark Kerr, Valentijn Overeem, Adilson Lima (x2).
1. Fedor Emelianenko
The Last Emperor, The Terminator, The Russian Experiment: Simply put, Emelianenko is the best mixed martial artist of all time. The peak of Fedor Emelianenko's career cannot be compared with anyone else, and if anyone who participated in combat sports can compare with him, then it is only another Russian - Alexander Karelin.
Fedor remained undefeated for ten years and 32 fights, and suffered defeats only when he became relatively old and was not in the prime of his strength, and the opponents to whom he lost would probably have suffered crushing defeats if the fight had taken place a couple of years earlier. He was the heavyweight champion for an astonishing 10 years and nearly killed several Pride and UFC champions along the way. He has arguably defeated more champions than anyone in the world and is considered by most experts to be the king of MMA.
Important victories: Renato Sobral, Semmy Schilt, Heath Herring, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (x2), Gary Goodridge, Mark Coleman (x2), Kevin Randleman, Mirko Filipovic, Mark Hunt ( Mark Hunt), Matt Lindland, Tim Sylvia, Andrei Orlovsky, Choi Hong-man, Jeff Monson, Pedro Rizza.
There are many famous fighters. Among them one can single out the best and titled ones. In addition, you can find out who is the most strong fighter in the world, and who is the highest paid.
The best fighters of fights without rules
There are many ratings that determine the best martial arts fighters. All such reports can be called correct, some agree with them, and some do not. One of the best, without a doubt, is Fedor Emelianenko. His career in mixed martial arts began in 2000, and in 2001, according to Rings, he was already a world champion. Two years later, Fedor was awarded the same title according to Pride. Over the years of his career, the athlete has been repeatedly called the strongest man on the planet. Numerous fans nicknamed him "The Last Emperor". He spent ten years without a single loss, which is unique for fights without rules and for MMA. This unique athlete ended his career in 2012.Fedor's brother is also a famous fighter without rules - this is Alexander Emelianenko. His career began in 2003. Out of twenty-one fights, he has four defeats. In 2009, the athlete tried himself in professional boxing, however, limited himself to only one fight, which ended in a draw.
Mike Zambidis is one of the strongest fighters, whose name appears in the Guinness Book of Records. His record is forty-eight knockouts out of sixty fights. His name was known in Europe back in 1998. According to the latest data, the athlete fought one hundred and sixty fights, of which only seventeen were lost, but eighty-four were won by knockout. Mike retired from his career in 2011.
Another strong fighter in mixed martial arts is Batu Khasikov. He has more than two hundred fights in his career. Also the best fighters are Dan Henderson, Antonio Silva and Rashad Evans. Rashad managed to win victories over Forrest Griffin, Chuck Liddell, Stefan Bonnar and Michael Bisping.
During the entire existence of the UFC championship, Jon Jones became its youngest winner. His success is dizzying; it is possible that he will occupy a leadership position in the UFC championship for a long time in the light heavyweight division.
Jeff Monson is a famous fighter who is considered one of the strongest in mixed martial arts. A fighter who competes for Russia in the heavyweight division is Sergei Kharitonov. Having started professional career in 2002, the athlete still performs. In 2004, according to Pride, he became a bronze medalist.
Anderson Silva is a fighter who has lost only four out of thirty-five fights. The athlete is the current MMA champion. He often wins beautiful victories, which is why his fans like him.
The Greatest MMA Fighters
Among the MMA fighters there are simply huge ones. This is Emmanuel Yarborough. With a height of two meters and ten centimeters, the athlete weighs three hundred kilograms. For such dimensions he received the nickname “Man of Mountain”. 
When compiling the TOP 10 best heavyweights in MMA history, Fedor Emelianenko is recognized as the leader. His weight is one hundred and six kilograms. The big one is Antonio Nogueira. The athlete's weight is one hundred and five kilograms. In third place in the ranking is heavyweight and light heavyweight fighter Randy Couture.
Other big MMA fighters are Mirko Filipovic and Josh Barnett, Frank Mir and Tim Sylvia.
The most titled fighter
Recognized as one of the most popular and at the same time the most titled in UFC history five-time champion Randy Couture. He won victories in both the heavy and light heavyweight categories. 
Randy Couture received names such as "The Natural" and "Captain America." His career and achievements are truly brilliant. It should be noted that Randy became the only fighter who managed to become a champion in two weight categories at once.
Highest paid fighter
Some fighters don't limit themselves to prize money from fights. They also make money from advertising, film roles, and some investments. The heavyweight champion at one time was a fighter named Brock Lesnar. He was recognized as the highest paid in MMA in 2010. On the list of the most highly paid athletes, Lesnar took the thirteenth position. His current net worth exceeds twelve and a half million dollars. 
Chuck Liddell's income is estimated at thirteen million dollars, and Randy Couture managed to earn fourteen million. Tite Ortiz has a fortune of fifteen million dollars, and Bee Jane Penn has a fortune of twenty million. It must be said that most of Pena’s fortune was not earned by fighting. He co-authored several books on martial arts and also wrote his autobiography. The athlete starred in the film “Never Give Up.”
The strongest fighter in the world
Fedor Emelianenko is considered the strongest fighter in the world. He was called the “Russian Experiment”, “Terminator” and “The Last Emperor”. He has no equal in mixed martial arts. The athlete became famous for the fact that for ten years, having fought thirty-two fights, he never lost. 
Defeats in his career only began to appear when he was not young enough. For ten years, while in his prime, he remained the heavyweight champion, defeating several UFC and Pride champions. No one has ever been able to defeat a large number champions than Emelianenko did. Most experts consider him the king of MMA.
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The names of these fighters will be remembered forever, because no one has ever deserved their services in the history of sports.
Georges Saint-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is a Canadian mixed martial artist (MMA) and former UFC welterweight champion. St-Pierre is widely considered one of the best MMA fighters in the world: the largest publications covering MMA unanimously recognize him as the best welterweight and among the best fighters regardless of weight category.
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Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is an Irish mixed martial artist and UFC featherweight champion. Shorty impresses with his tattoos and arrogance and ability to fight skillfully.
Muhammad Ali
This is the most recognizable fighter in history American boxing. His name has almost become a household name today. Merits of Ali (real name: Cassius Clay):
- absolute world heavyweight champion (1964-1966, 1974-1978);
- winner of the title “Boxer of the Year” (five times - 1963, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1978);
- "Boxer of the Decade" (1970s) according to The Ring magazine;
- 2nd boxer in history to be awarded Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated (1974);
- was recognized as “Sportsman of the Century” by several sports publications.
At the end of his career, he was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame (1987) and the International Boxing Hall of Fame (1990). Watch the video with ten best knockouts Mohammed:
Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and UFC heavyweight world champion. two-time champion world heavyweight champion in European jiu-jitsu. He has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a black belt in Judo. With this, it’s not scary to wander around unfamiliar areas late at night.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
200 fights. 173 victories. This American professional boxer, who competed in the lightweight, first welterweight, welterweight, first middleweight, middleweight, second middleweight and light heavyweight categories, usually leaves no hope for victory to his opponents. Today Sugar is the world champion in the welterweight and middle weight categories in boxing. Watch his best fights:
Ronda Rousey
The young lady also entered the chart of the best fighters. Ronda Rousey - American fighter MMA and judo fighter, actress. The first UFC champion, former Strikeforce bantamweight champion (today the young lady weighs 61 kg).
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Anderson Silva
From October 14, 2006 to July 6, 2013, Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter Anderson Silva was the champion of the largest MMA organization in the world Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight. He made 10 successful title defenses, which is an absolute record in UFC history. Silva also has a streak of 16 wins in a row in this organization, which is also a record figure.
