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Best 1 Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev
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Islam Makhachev is currently considered the #1 pound-for-pound MMA fighter. A protege of Khabib Nurmagomedov, he boasts an exceptional wrestling base and suffocating grappling skills. Makhachevs strik...

9.8 Brilliant
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2 Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov retired with a perfect 29-0 record, a feat rarely seen in the highest levels of MMA. His dominance was absolute; he rarely lost a round, let alone a fight. Utilizing a relentless c...

9.2 Excellent
3 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

MMA is not a martial art itself, but a hybrid combat sport incorporating techniques from various disciplines like Muay Thai, BJJ, wrestling, and boxing. Training involves cross-training in multiple ma...

9.1 Excellent
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4 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on grappling and submissions, emphasizing leverage and technique over brute strength. Its a ground-based martial art designed to allow a smaller person to defeat a larger o...

9.1 Excellent
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5 Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling

Aljamain Sterling is the UFC Bantamweight Champion, known for his strong wrestling and grappling skills. Hes a highly strategic fighter who excels at controlling the pace and dictating where the fight...

8.9 Very Good
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6 Wrestling
Wrestling
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Wrestling is a grappling art focused on takedowns, control, and pins. It emphasizes strength, conditioning, and strategic positioning. Training involves intense drilling, live wrestling, and strength...

8.8 Very Good
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7 Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira is a highly skilled lightweight fighter known for his exceptional submission skills and striking. He holds the record for most submission victories in UFC history. Oliveiras diverse s...

8.6 Very Good
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8 Weili Zhang
Weili Zhang

Weili Zhang is the UFC Strawweight Champion, known for her powerful striking and well-rounded skillset. She possesses a diverse striking arsenal and a strong grappling base. Zhangs ability to control...

8.4 Very Good
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9 Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba

Kazushi Sakuraba, known as The Gracie Hunter, was a pioneer of grappling in MMA. His victories over members of the Gracie family in PRIDE Fighting Championships were groundbreaking, demonstrating the...

8.2 Very Good
10 Zhang Weili
Zhang Weili

Zhang Weilis powerful striking and well-rounded grappling skills have made her a dominant UFC Strawweight Champion. Her aggressive style and relentless pressure have proven difficult to overcome. Zhan...

7.9 Good
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11 Demian Maia
Demian Maia

Demian Maias exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills made him one of the most dangerous submission artists in MMA history. His relentless top control and strategic submission attempts frustrated oppone...

7.8 Good
12 Judo
Judo

Judo is a Japanese martial art focused on throws, grappling, and pins. It emphasizes using an opponent's weight and momentum against them. Training involves practicing throws, takedowns, and ground te...

7.6 Good
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13 Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno

Brandon Morenos well-rounded skillset and relentless work ethic have made him a consistent contender in the UFCs Flyweight division. His striking and grappling abilities, combined with his resilience...

7.6 Good
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14 Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade

Jessica Andrade is a strawweight fighter known for her powerful slams and aggressive striking. Shes a former UFC champion with a reputation for finishing fights. Andrades ability to control the clinch...

7.5 Good
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15 Sanda
Sanda

In a future where children are few and regarded as Japan's most valuable assets, Christmas has become a mere legend of the past. For the students of Daikoku Welfare Academy—a boarding school where the...

7.4 Good
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16 Li Jingliang
Li Jingliang

Li Jingliang is a welterweight fighter known for his grappling and submission skills. Hes a rising star in the Chinese MMA scene. Jingliangs ability to control the pace and dictate where the fight tak...

7.0 Good
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17 Dan Ige
Dan Ige

Dan Ige is a featherweight fighter known for his versatile skillset and exciting fighting style. Hes a well-rounded fighter with a strong striking base and improving grappling skills. Iges ability to...

6.8 Fair
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18 Jim Miller
Jim Miller

Jim Millers incredible longevity and durability in the UFC have made him a respected veteran. His well-rounded skillset and willingness to face any opponent have earned him the admiration of fans and...

6.5 Fair
19 Kuk Sool Won
Kuk Sool Won

Kuk Sool Won is a comprehensive Korean martial art encompassing a wide range of techniques, including striking, grappling, joint locks, and healing arts. It emphasizes both physical and mental develop...

6.3 Fair
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