Beyond its sporting dimension, MMA is a real show for thrill seekers. A discipline requiring exceptional physical condition and martial skills, MMA does not tolerate any approximation.
Here is our top 5 of the best active fighters:
1. Jon Jones (Heavyweight)
Surely the most complete fighter in the UFC, Jonathan Dwight Jones remains undefeated since joining the organisation led by Dana White.
27 wins including 10 by KO and 7 submissions, Bones is back to fight. After three years away from the rings, he offered himself a new belt against the French Ciryl Gane in a fight for the title folded in 1mn46 by the American.
2. Israel Adesanya (middleweight)
The Nigerian, known as ‘The Spider’, is a phenomenon of endurance in the cage. The impression of being indestructible leaves a doubt in the head of his opponent, making him even more impressive.
23 wins for 15 ko and 6 submissions, Adesanya bowed twice to the decision, in very close fights, including the latest against his nemesis, Alex Pereira.
3. Islam Makhachev (lightweight)
How not to be on top when your mentor is called Khabib Nurmagomedov? Originally from Daghestan, Islam is an outstanding fighter, endowed with an aggressive striking and an intelligent management of his fights allowing him to count 24 wins for 4 ko and 15 submissions.
4. Khamzat Chimaev (welterweight)
Khamzat Chimaev is undefeated in 12 fights in the UFC, 6 knockouts and 5 submissions including 8 first round finishes places him as one of the most watched and demanded fighters by the community.
5. Kamaru Usman (welterweight)
He is nicknamed “The Nigerian Nightmare” because of his dominant fighting style, based on constant pressure, powerful strikes and controlled ground control. 20 wins and 2 losses, he faced Leon Edwards at UFC 286 in a highly anticipated title fight.
