🥊Best UFC Strikers of All Time

Anderson Silva▲ Rising

Silva's nine-year win streak featured highlight-reel front kicks and counter-striking that ended careers. His 2007-2013 middleweight reign showcased timing no one could solve until a late-career drop-off.

KO Wins: 23Strike Accuracy: 62 %Strikes/Min: 3.8Title Defenses: 10Peak IQ: 9.5/10

added by IJRin 3 rankingsAnderson Silva

Jose Aldo▲ Rising

Aldo's early UFC stretch featured brutal leg kicks and boxing combinations that held featherweight gold for years. The 2009-2015 reign set the standard for kickboxing pressure.

KO Wins: 18Strike Accuracy: 46 %Strikes/Min: 4.9Title Defenses: 7Peak IQ: 8.8/10

added by IJRin 3 rankings

Israel Adesanya▲ Rising

Adesanya's karate-based precision and leg-kick accumulation dismantled middleweight contenders for years. The 2019-2022 reign included highlight finishes over Whittaker and Costa.

KO Wins: 15Strike Accuracy: 51 %Strikes/Min: 5.2Title Defenses: 5Peak IQ: 9.2/10

added by IJRin 3 rankingsIsrael Adesanya

Conor McGregor▲ Rising

McGregor's left-hand accuracy and timing produced two-division title wins in record time. The 2015-2016 run ended Aldo in 13 seconds and captured lightweight gold.

KO Wins: 19Strike Accuracy: 48 %Strikes/Min: 5.4Title Defenses: 0Peak IQ: 9/10

added by IJRin 7 rankingsConor McGregor

Alex Pereira▲ Rising

Pereira translated kickboxing power into two-division UFC titles with left-hook finishes over Adesanya and Hill. His rapid rise proved elite striking translates instantly.

KO Wins: 11Strike Accuracy: 49 %Strikes/Min: 4.7Title Defenses: 2Peak IQ: 8.5/10

added by IJRAlex Pereira

Justin Gaethje▲ Rising

Gaethje's pressure wrestling and overhand right created chaos fights that tested every lightweight. The 2020 interim title win over Tony Ferguson showcased raw power.

KO Wins: 8Strike Accuracy: 42 %Strikes/Min: 6.3Title Defenses: 0Peak IQ: 7.8/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsJustin Gaethje

Dustin Poirier▲ Rising

Poirier's boxing combinations and left-hook power produced multiple lightweight title shots. The 2019-2021 run featured finishes over Hooker and McGregor.

KO Wins: 16Strike Accuracy: 51 %Strikes/Min: 5.8Title Defenses: 0Peak IQ: 8.3/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsDustin Poirier

Max Holloway▲ Rising

Holloway's volume and durability produced three featherweight title wins and the 2019 145-pound record. His pressure combinations wore down elite competition over 25 minutes.

KO Wins: 13Strike Accuracy: 47 %Strikes/Min: 7.1Title Defenses: 3Peak IQ: 8.7/10

added by IJRMax Holloway

Sean O'Malley

O'Malley's counter-striking and calf-kick setups produced a bantamweight title win over Sterling in 2023. His precision and timing created highlight moments.

KO Wins: 7Strike Accuracy: 53 %Strikes/Min: 4.9Title Defenses: 1Peak IQ: 8.1/10

added by IJRSean O'Malley

Kamaru Usman▼ Falling

Usman's jab and right-hand power built a welterweight reign before wrestling took over. The 2019-2021 stretch featured striking dominance over Covington.

KO Wins: 9Strike Accuracy: 50 %Strikes/Min: 4.6Title Defenses: 5Peak IQ: 8/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsKamaru Usman

Lyoto Machida

Machida's karate footwork and counter left produced a 2009 light-heavyweight title win and multiple highlight finishes. His style frustrated power punchers for years.

KO Wins: 11Strike Accuracy: 55 %Strikes/Min: 3.2Title Defenses: 2Peak IQ: 8.6/10

added by IJRLyoto Machida

Amanda Nunes

Nunes combined power punching with finishing instinct to become the greatest women's fighter. Her 2016-2022 two-division reign featured brutal knockouts.

KO Wins: 12Strike Accuracy: 49 %Strikes/Min: 5.1Title Defenses: 7Peak IQ: 8.4/10

added by IJRin 3 rankingsAmanda Nunes

Vitor Belfort

Belfort's early speed and left-hand power produced quick UFC finishes and a 2013 light-heavyweight title run. His athletic prime defined highlight-reel striking.

KO Wins: 18Strike Accuracy: 43 %Strikes/Min: 3.9Title Defenses: 1Peak IQ: 7.7/10

added by IJRVitor Belfort

Valentina Shevchenko

Shevchenko's Muay Thai precision and leg kicks dominated flyweight for years. The 2017-2022 reign featured technical mastery and multiple defenses.

KO Wins: 8Strike Accuracy: 52 %Strikes/Min: 4.8Title Defenses: 7Peak IQ: 8.8/10

added by IJRValentina Shevchenko

Georges St-Pierre

GSP's jab and takedown threat created a welterweight dynasty built on striking control. The 2008-2013 reign featured consistent decision dominance.

KO Wins: 9Strike Accuracy: 46 %Strikes/Min: 4.5Title Defenses: 9Peak IQ: 8.9/10

added by IJRin 3 rankingsGeorges St-Pierre

Jon Jones

Jones blended elite striking with elbows and oblique kicks to dominate light-heavyweight for a decade. The 2011-2020 reign featured creative finishes.

KO Wins: 10Strike Accuracy: 58 %Strikes/Min: 4.3Title Defenses: 11Peak IQ: 9.3/10

added by IJRin 4 rankingsJon Jones

Edson Barboza

Barboza's leg kicks and spinning attacks produced multiple highlight finishes. His kickboxing base made him a perennial lightweight contender.

KO Wins: 7Strike Accuracy: 44 %Strikes/Min: 5Title Defenses: 0Peak IQ: 7.2/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsEdson Barboza

Chuck Liddell▲ Rising

Liddell's overhand right and pressure punching defined early UFC light-heavyweight. The 2004-2006 reign featured brutal finishes that built the sport's popularity.

KO Wins: 21Strike Accuracy: 41 %Strikes/Min: 3.5Title Defenses: 4Peak IQ: 7.5/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsChuck Liddell

Robert Whittaker

Whittaker's boxing combinations and power punching produced a middleweight title win and multiple defenses. His 2017-2019 reign showcased clean striking.

KO Wins: 11Strike Accuracy: 48 %Strikes/Min: 5.3Title Defenses: 3Peak IQ: 8.2/10

added by IJRRobert Whittaker

Alexander Volkanovski

Volkanovski's boxing and wrestling blend produced a long featherweight reign. His striking volume and timing defined the division post-Aldo.

KO Wins: 12Strike Accuracy: 51 %Strikes/Min: 5.9Title Defenses: 5Peak IQ: 8.5/10

added by IJRAlexander Volkanovski

Wanderlei Silva

Silva's aggressive Muay Thai and flying knees terrorized middleweight and light-heavyweight divisions. The Pride-to-UFC run featured nonstop pressure.

KO Wins: 27Strike Accuracy: 44 %Strikes/Min: 4.1Title Defenses: 0Peak IQ: 7.9/10

added by IJRWanderlei Silva

Junior dos Santos▼ Falling

JDS's boxing combinations and right-hand power produced a heavyweight title win over Velasquez. His early UFC run featured clean striking.

KO Wins: 14Strike Accuracy: 45 %Strikes/Min: 4.2Title Defenses: 1Peak IQ: 7.6/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsJunior dos Santos

TJ Dillashaw

Dillashaw's footwork and counter striking produced a bantamweight title reign. His 2014-2016 run featured volume and precision.

KO Wins: 8Strike Accuracy: 46 %Strikes/Min: 5.7Title Defenses: 3Peak IQ: 8.1/10

added by IJR

Anthony Pettis▼ Falling

Pettis's creative kicks and showtime finishes produced a lightweight title win. His 2013-2015 run featured highlight-reel striking.

KO Wins: 10Strike Accuracy: 43 %Strikes/Min: 4.4Title Defenses: 1Peak IQ: 7.4/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsAnthony Pettis

Petr Yan▼ Falling

Yan's pressure boxing and low kicks produced a bantamweight title win over Aldo. His technical striking made him a division staple.

KO Wins: 7Strike Accuracy: 47 %Strikes/Min: 5.5Title Defenses: 1Peak IQ: 8.3/10

added by IJRPetr Yan