Who Is the Best Fighter in UFC History?

The UFC remains the undisputed king of mixed martial arts organizations, with the best athletes competing inside the octagon. This allows the Las Vegas-based promotion to come up with premier fights, which in turn produce the top fighter.

These matchups also give fans an opportunity to bet on their favourite athletes at BetMGM’s sportsbook, especially when the MMA odds are available. But who among the hundreds of fighters on the UFC roster is considered the best? Find out here:

Who Is the Best Fighter in UFC History?

There have been many names thrown in the conversation about who the best fighter in UFC history is, but in the eyes of UFC president Dana White, Jon Jones is the best fighter in UFC history. White has argued that “Bones” was never defeated (despite his disqualification loss to Matt Hamill in December 2009 due to an illegal strike), cleared out every contender in the light heavyweight division, and won the UFC heavyweight title with ease.

Dana White goes toe-to-toe with reporters for over 12 minutes about his unapologetic belief Jon Jones is GOAT and No. 1 pound-for-pound. 🗣️

Full exchange: https://t.co/QTSnGEbbNY pic.twitter.com/eC6y4d49B0

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 28, 2024

Aside from Jones, other fighters widely regarded as the best in UFC history are Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson, and Khabib Nurmagomedov. These fighters were also great champions during their respective reigns in their weight classes.

Who Is the Strongest Puncher in UFC History?

The strongest puncher in UFC history is Alex Pereira, who recorded 191,769 units of force on the PowerKube in April. He broke the previous record of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who had 129,161 units of force on the same machine in 2018.

Who Has the Greatest Record in UFC History?

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov holds the greatest record in UFC history with a perfect 29-0 (13 of these victories were under the Las Vegas-based promotion), including 19 stoppage victories. Furthermore, the Dagestani powerhouse is the first and only fighter in UFC history to retire with an unscathed record.