Who is the UFC GOAT? In any sport, it is a hotly discussed topic and when it comes to the world's leading MMA promotion, things really are no different. The organisation has transcended the sport and sent it to new levels in recent years, which is largely down to the superstars that have graced the Octagon. Which of these UFC legends, though, are truly the best fighters in the history of the Las Vegas-based company.
The likes of Conor McGregor and Brock Lesnar may have dominated at the box office, but their actual performance in the cage was patchy at times, to say the least. Below, GIVEMESPORT has ranked the 10 best UFC fighters of all time. Factors used to determine placings include titles won, dominance of a division, UFC records held, and the overall quality of opposition faced - with equal weighting given to all three.
Despite a blistering start to his UFC career, two-division world champion, Alex Pereira , misses out as he has yet to dominate a division for a significant period of time, while female MMA GOAT Amanda Nunes is another who was unfortunate not to make the cut. Championships won Dominance of a division UFC records held Level of opposition 10 Kamaru Usman Kamaru Usman has been placed on the list due to his dominant spell in the welterweight division, where during his prime he reigned as champion swatting away challenges from some of the toughest fighters in the weight class. 'The Nigerian Nightmare' has scored multiple wins over the likes of Jorge Masvidal and.