The Great White North has been waiting for its next UFC champion, after Georges St-Pierre reigned as the welterweight and middleweight champion.
But hopes remain high, as numerous Canadian athletes and contenders are actively fighting to earn a title shot. They are also responsible for adding excitement to online sports betting through the UFC odds.
Here’s a look at the top eight active Canadian UFC fighters today who have a great path to becoming a champion.
Who Are the Best Canadian UFC Fighters Right Now?
| Rank | Name | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aiemann Zahabi | Bantamweight |
| 2 | Jasmine Jasudavicius | Women’s Flyweight |
| 3 | Gillian Robertson | Women’s Strawweight |
| 4 | Mike Malott | Welterweight |
| 5 | Charles Jourdain | Bantamweight |
| 6 | Jamey-Lyn Horth | Women’s Flyweight |
| 7 | Kyle Nelson | Lightweight |
| 8 | Cody Chovancek | Bantamweight |
1. Aiemann Zahabi
Aieman Zahabi is currently a ranked bantamweight contender, mainly thanks to his seven-fight win streak, which dates back to February 2021. He scored three massive victories against Pedro Munhoz, Jose Aldo, and Marlon Vera to cement his place in the upper echelon of the division.
2. Jasmine Jasudavicius
A product of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021, Jasmine Jasudavicius earned her spot in the division’s rankings by recording eight wins and three losses in the octagon. Before her latest loss to Manon Fiorot in October, she had a five-fight win streak.
3. Gillian Robertson
Gillian Robertson has been with the UFC since 2017, and she secured a contract with the promotion via The Ultimate Fighter. After an up-and-down start in her first 14 bouts, she currently rides a four-fight win streak and is the current No. 10-ranked women’s strawweight contender.
4. Mike Malott
With a UFC record of 6-1, Mike Malott has made himself a relevant contender in the welterweight division. Although he hasn’t cracked a spot in the division’s top 15 rankings, he has already scored a win over former top contender Kevin Holland.
5. Charles Jourdain
Charles Jourdain was the former TKO champion when he was signed by the UFC in 2019. He had a tough start in his campaign under the Las Vegas-based promotion, but he has remained a consistent contender in the 145-pound weight class. He’scurrently riding a two-fight win streak.
6. Jamey-Lyn Horth
Former BFL and LFA champion Jamey-Lyn Horth came to the UFC with added pressure, but she has been able to live up to expectations by recording four wins in six fights inside the octagon. She has won three of her last four fights, including a stoppage victory over Tereza Bleda in December.
7. Kyle Nelson
Kyle Nelson dropped four of his first five matches in the UFC since his debut in December 2018, but he has quickly turned things around by winning four of his past five fights. His latest triumph was over Matt Frevola in October at the UFC Vancouver card.
8. Cody Chovancek
Undefeated MMA rising star Cody Chovancek has earned his spot in the UFC roster via Dana White’s Contender Series, where he stopped Raphael Uchegbu in the final round. This performance convinced the UFC president to hand him a contract.
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