Sherdog’s Top 10: Winningest UFC Fighters

Brian KnappSep 21, 2016



They have marked their territory with consistency and staying power.

Hundreds of fighters have passed through the doors of the Ultimate Fighting Championship since it debuted with UFC 1 on Nov. 12, 1993 at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver. They range from one-and-dones, faces in the crowd and outright farces to timeless legends and combat sports icons. No matter their status, one truth always remained: It was difficult to win fights in the UFC.

The latest installment in the Sherdog Top 10 series examines those fighters who have tasted victory most often inside the Octagon. Ties were broken based first on UFC winning percentage and then total career victories.

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HONORABLE MENTIONS: Gleison Tibau (16-9), Frank Mir (16-11), Diego Sanchez (15-9), Josh Koscheck (15-10), Tito Ortiz (15-11), Jon Fitch (14-3)

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