There are a number of ways to define success in mixed martial arts. Wins, money and fame are always going to have their place, but so will less tangible measurements such as personal growth and state of mind.
However, there are fighters with sparkling credentials who for various reasons have not had a UFC belt around their waist. For some, their time could be coming. For others, the clock is ticking rapidly. A panel of Sherdog.com staff voted on its choices for best fighters never to win UFC gold. The resumes on this list are enough to make a former UFC champion jealous.
Note: All candidates were selected from MMA’s Modern Era and must have at least one UFC bout to be eligible for voting.
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