Weidman. 2 KO (UFC 267), Whats Next: Nate Landwehr OR Charles Jourdain, Last Fight: Azamat Murzakanov def. Fight Matrix Program - UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane (03-04-2023) Ciryl Gane is the All-Time #23 ranked Heavyweight fighter. [16] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award and it was named the 2019 Submission of the Year by sites like Sherdog, MMAJunkie and MMA Fighting. The 10-0 star is fresh off his dominant first-round submission victory over Li Jingliang at UFC 267 and looks set for another monster year in 2022. Hes only been in the UFC since July 2020 and has inspired one of the biggest UFC hype trains in recent memory. Mateusz Gamrot arrived in the UFC in late 2020 with a big reputation as a two-weight world champion under the highly-regarded KSW promotion based in his native Poland. He has knockout power in his punches, which are thrown with lethal precision and speed; as evidenced by his one-punch knockout of Gerald Meerschaert where hed even moved up to middleweight. 2 SUB (UFC Vegas 57), Khamzat Chimaev beats Kevin Holland by submission due to a darce choke. *, 3Number of US Olympians with perfect UFC records -- Daniel Cormier (12-0) (wrestling), Ronda Rousey (7-0) (bronze medal, judo), Sara McMann (7-0) (silver medal, wrestling), 2Number of perfect fighters from the British Isles - middleweight Luke Barnatt (6-0) and light heavyweight Jimi Manuwa (13-0), 2Number from Long Island - middleweight Chris Weidman (10-0*) and welterweight Ryan LaFlare (8-0)169 Total wins by the undefeated fighters80Number of submission wins, 61Number of knockouts20Number of wins held by Khabib Nurmagomedov, the most of any undefeated fighters, 21Number of takedowns Nurmagomedov scored in his three-round victory at UFC 160, surpassing the previous record of 16 (which was set during a five-round fight)83Percentage of fights by undefeated stars that end via finish, 18Season of TUF that was going to be coached by two undefeated women, bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey (7-0) and Cat Zingano (8-0), before Zingano suffered an injury and was replaced by Miesha Tate, 2Number of zero-record heroes who have won The Ultimate Fighter -- Michael Chiesa (9-0) and Kelvin Gastelum (7-0), 4Number of undefeated fighters who appeared on TUF Live - Myles Jury (12-0), Jon Tuck (7-0), Michael Chiesa (9-0), James Vick (4-0). 2 "The Human Cheat Code" Johnny Eblen . With 12 wins (six in the UFC), Chimaev has indeed burst into stardom. Japan has a new representative on the UFC roster. While he did suffer a loss on The Ultimate Fighter season 27, his professional record still stands at a perfect 14-0. A win over a high-level competitor in Edson Barboza will more than likely see Mitchell break into the top 10 as an undefeated fighter. February 5, 2022 11:20 am ET. However, later on, he switched to MMA and won his first four fights, which earned him a signature deal with cage warriors. Usman will have to beat his likely next challenger Leon Edwards first. [22] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed[23] and the bout took place on May 9, 2020 at UFC 249. Many believed that the durable Chinese welterweight, who had never been finished in the UFC, would pose a threat to Chimaev and that the bout would be a conclusive litmus test to show whether he was a legitimate title contender. Jai Herbert via Rd. Originally a TKO (punches) win for Pineda; overturned after he tested positive for a banned substance. The UFC craze has turned it into a billion-dollar profits industry in recent years, and numbers are still rising due to its popularity. Shavkat is an extremely skilled martial artist with killer instincts, he has a 100% finish rate in 16 professional fights, 8 by knockout, and 8 by submission; where hes only been to a third-round once in 16 fights. While fighters can come back from retirement and weve seen it many times over, its unlikely Khabib will return and he goes down as a great and the best Undefeated UFC fighter of all time. Since joining the UFC in 2020, Nomad is on a 4-fight win streak, which has seen him earn 2 performance of the night bonuses. Brady went on to secure submission victories over Ismail Naurdiev, Christian Aguilera and Jake Matthews. His performance is 16-0 (6 KOs, 9 SUBs). With that being said, there are a number of undefeated contenders that have climbed up the rankings in 2021. Despite looking on the chubbier side, make no mistake about it, Romanov is a quality fighter if being undefeated didnt already prove it. Mitchells next two fights saw him secure unanimous decision victories over Charles Rosa and Andre Fili. . Only a handful of fighters continue to protect their perfect records every time they step inside the octagon. I COME HERE FOR EVERYBODY! His best wins have been over Gilbert Burns and Gerald Meerschaert, and hes well on his way to a welterweight title shot where hell have to dethrone current king Kamaru Usman if hes to remain undefeated. #3. Last Updated: 1st July, 2022 15:12 IST Undefeated Fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov Enters UFC Hall Of Fame In Class Of 2022: WATCH Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from the sport with a perfect 29-0 record and was rewarded for his effort with a place in the UFC Hall of Fame modern fighter wing. In the MMA UFC scene, hes fought 14 fights, winning all 14 7 by decision, four by submission, and three via knockouts. Keeping Romanov undefeated so far is his background in wrestling which he started at the age of 7. In his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier, Brady said: Watch Sean Bradys post-fight interview below: Khamzat Chimaev is undoubtedly the hottest prospect in the UFC right now. The combined record of his opponents in his professional fighting career comes in at 90-68 with wins against multiple fighters 1-1, 0-1. and 1-2 fighters on his resume. I'M THE CHAMP! Danish Mark Madsens first taste of combat sport was wrestling. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Top-15 Best Female MMA Fighters Of All Time, Top-20 Best MMA Fighters Of All-Time In UFC History, 15 Hottest UFC Ring Girls Of All Time: Top Octagon Girls, Top 32 Hottest Female MMA Fighters In The World, MMA For Beginners: Tips To Know Before Starting, Top-10 Best MMA Gyms, Classes & Clubs In America, Top-15 Best MMA Promotions & Organizations. A post shared by Mark O. Madsen | THE OLYMPIAN (@marktheolympianmadsen). [43], In 2021, Mitchell released a seven-track country rap mixtape titled "Pasture Fire".[44]. This list of undefeated mixed martial artists excludes mixed martial artists with fewer than 7 wins. Devin Clark via Rd. Finish Rate: 86%. Undefeated flyweight prospect Tatsuro Taira has signed a multifight deal with the UFC, his management Iridium Sports Agency announced Friday. MMA Mania confirmed today (Tues., Dec. 6, 2022) with sources close to the promotion that four undefeated prospects have been signed.. [25], Mitchell faced Andre Fili on October 31, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. An updated list of undefeated fighters in the UFC: Askar Askarov Record: 14-0-1 (3-0-1 UFC) Last Fight: UFC 259 | March 6, 2021 Result: def. If he were to win a rumored upcoming bout with Gilbert Burns, he could conceivably challenge for the title in mid-2022. Carlos Candelario via Unanimous Decision (UFC Vegas 54), Javid Basharat def. This win extended his unbeaten professional career win to nine. First-bet offers not valid in Ohio. Khamzat Chimaev is arguably the hottest prospect today in the UFC. Why Do UFC (MMA) Fighters Do Cupping? 2021. Khabib Nurmagomedov (Retired) Record: 29-0 (8 KO, 11 SUB) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) The Russian former professional mixed martial artist is a two-time Combat Sambo World Champion and the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion. dollar. Gender: MaleNationality: AmericanWeight Class: Welterweight, Catchweight. Khabib Nurmagomedov, former UFC Lightweight Champion. His incredible run in the UFCs featherweight division saw him break into the top 15 in 2020. It was his first decision victory as he had finished all of his opponents previously. 2019. Against his toughest opponent yet, #6 ranked Michael Chiesa, he was the favorite and won the fight via unanimous decision. With all of this on his plate, how does he remain undefeated as a martial artist? When striking he throws with great versatility so his opponent is always guessing. Of the 10 fighters that made up our year-end look at the top newcomers in 2022, all but one of them (Yazmin Jauregui) made an appearance in the series this year, with the group garnering 16. ONE Championship is adding to its already extensive roster. Chan Sung Jung pulled it off against Leonard Garcia in 2011 for the first time, and Mitchell has been the only fighter to do it since. In July 2022, the Vancouver, Washington-based UFC fighter arrived at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, as the underdog. Brady is a Bjj black belt under Daniel Gracie and on the ground prefers to control and look for submissions because of the faith he has in it. 45 holla15 22 days ago He was ranked post-Hall fight on July 19, 2021. The undefeated record isnt the result of favorable matchmaking and now that hes the #9 ranked featherweight, well continue to see him tested. The Dagestan native is undefeated at 10-0 and could remain in the PFL next year if the promotion adds a bantamweight season . Keeping him undefeated so far has been his dominant grappling, exquisite technical boxing, and his high fight IQ; hes very intelligent and has degrees in law and computer programming. (6 Ways), Eugene Bareman: MMA Coach Profile (Gym, Fighters, Methods), Height: 510 | Reach: 70 | Stance: Orthodox | Weight Class: Lightweight. He defeated Jay Cucciniello in the quarterfinals but ended up losing to the eventual season winner Brad Katona in the semi-finals. See also [ edit] List of female mixed martial artists List of mixed martial artists with the most sanctioned fights List of male mixed martial artists References [ edit] . Askarov fought Moreno to a draw in his UFC debut in Moreno's home country of Mexico. While his game was to secure a takedown so he could smash everyone he fought, he also stood toe to toe with them to display his proficient boxing and forward pressure; before his opponent slowed and hed take them to the ground. In 29 fights, he has 8 knockouts, 11 submissions, and 10 decision victories, making him an all-around great fighter, who would win no matter the direction the fight went in. The Swedish MMA star came away with the unanimous decision win to catapult him to the top of the 170-pound division. In 6 UFC fights, he has an average takedown per fight of 3.4. Khabib Nurmagomedov is the best example of this incredible feat as the Russian athlete retired from the UFC with a perfect 29-0 record and as the undisputed lightweight champion, which is why we wish there were, Here are your top five active undefeated UFC fighters in 2022 (as of Oct. 28), many of whom have favorable, Umar Nurmagomedov, the cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the. In today's UFC, there are no undefeated champions besides interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, whose record will come under enormous threat when he eventually faces Francis Ngannou for the undisputed belt at UFC 270. Evloev is a Russian mixed martial artist currently signed to the UFC. A post shared by Bryce Mitchell (@thugnasty_ufc). As a wrestler, hes made the Moldovan World Team 4 times, and the European Team 8 times, with his best result a bronze medal in the 125 kg competition (275 lbs), just above the UFC heavyweight limit of 265 lbs. Of Russian descent, Gamzatov isnt new to combat sport. Should Askarov make weight (he didn't last time out) and win his next fight, he will likely be the number one contender for whoever is champion at that time. The Russian-born Swedish phenom made waves in the MMA community with a couple of dominant performances on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Despite Chimaev's incredible 3-0 start in the promotion, there wasn't much talk of him competing for a championship as he was still unranked. Hailing from Moldova, Romanov is a serious threat in the UFC heavyweight division, going 5-0 since joining the UFC from Eagles FC in Moldova. Won the vacant V3 Fights Featherweight Championship. Al-Shatti: Let's be clear: If Jon Jones never fights again, he'll still be on the short list of the greatest fighters of all . His UFC debut happened in January 2021 against Sergey Morozov when he submitted him in the second round of their bantamweight clash. Denis Tiuliulin via Rd. 19+ in Ontario. It's a new year which means it's time for UFC fans to get all excited about what lies in store for them in 2022. This impressive run has earned him a UFC contract. Undefeated and undisputed UFC lightweight champion, Longest UFC lightweight champion reign of 1077 days, Height: 61 | Reach: 77 | Stance: Orthodox | Weight Class: Welterweight, Three-time Swedish National Champion wrestler, Fastest 3-fight win streak in UFC history (66 days), Fastest consecutive win streak in UFC history (2 wins in 10 days), Height: 57 | Reach: 72 | Stance: Orthodox | Weight Class: Featherweight, Height: 58 | Reach: 69 | Stance: Orthodox | Weight Class: Bantamweight, 6 out 7 submission wins by rear-naked choke, Height: 510 | Reach: 72 | Stance: Orthodox | Weight Class: Welterweight, Height: 510 | Reach: | Stance: | Weight Class: Lightweight, 5-time Olympic medalist as a Greco-roman wrestler, Height: 62 | Reach: 75 | Stance: Southpaw | Weight Class: Heavyweight, Former sumo wrestler winning silver at the OPEN European Cup in 2016, Height: 510 | Reach: 70 | Stance: Southpaw | Weight Class: Featherweight, 1 of 2 twister submissions in UFC history earning him the 2019 submission of the year UFC Honors, Height: 59 | Reach: 74 | Stance: Southpaw | Weight Class: Middleweight. 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