Shavkat Rakhmonov sends a statement to the division! Nate Maness via Unanimous Decision (UFC Vegas 57), ILIA TOPURIA OH MY GOD pic.twitter.com/dUNoHe4lkb, Last Fight: Ilia Topuria def. [21], Mitchell was scheduled to face Charles Rosa on May 2, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vinc Pichel via Unanimous Decision (UFC 273), Ian Garry def. Lets take a look at all current and retired undefeated UFC fighters, ranked in order of the best to worst. [6] Mitchell appeared in the reality television series The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated. Hilariously he was calling for a title shot after winning on his debut. Vinc Pichel via Unanimous Decision (UFC 273), [ #UFC268 | Early Prelims are LIVE on @UFCFightPass & ESPN+ ] pic.twitter.com/Y1XsAubrZK, Last Fight: Ian Garry def. He won via third-round TKO to set up a title unification bout with Francis Ngannou. Shavkat Rakhmonov, also known as Nomad, is a former M1 welterweight champion and an undefeated mixed martial artist. In the MMA scene, Gamzatov has fought a total of 14 bouts and won all 14 5 via knockouts, five via submission, and four via split decision. She should marry Zabit and have a bunch of kids who have the potential to be the best fighters ever, but are always too fucked up to actually fight. Given Chiesas grappling prowess, this match-up was a real threat to Bradys perfect professional record. 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. 2022. While each of his fights in the UFC have gone to a decision, Askarov finished every opponent prior to that with four knockouts and seven submissions. #3. Hes a former CFFC welterweight champion, and when fighting hes very stoic and calm, which helps him remain focused on the task at hand. However, things didn't get off to the best start for the 31-year-old as he surrendered his undefeated record on debut during a split-decision defeat to Guram Kutateladze. The undefeated prospect joined the UFC in 2019 and made his debut at UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman against Court McGee. The Georgian has stayed under the radar so far in his UFC career but those in the know are well aware that this well-rounded fighter is a future title contender. 3 KO (UFC San Diego), Michael Morales def. He has a well-rounded style to his game and that is reflected by his record that has three knockouts, four submissions and seven decision wins. I'M THE CHAMP! Four months later, he added Charles Johnson to his win tally by handily beating him via unanimous decision. Khabib Nurmagomedov is ultimately the most undefeated UFC fighter ever. Currently, 18 men and women on the UFC roster own no professional losses, including UFC 162 headliner Chris Weidman (10-0*). Hes also a brilliant grappler, who can take an opponent down any way he chooses and keeps top control very well, where he then executes submissions seemingly out of nowhere. 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. 2 SUB (UFC Vegas 57), Khamzat Chimaev def. For a fighter to spend a significant amount of time in the promotion and stay undefeated is an admirable feat. Khabib Nurmagomedov, former UFC Lightweight Champion. Only time will tell if Shavkat has what it takes to become the UFC welterweight champion, but so far hes looked impenetrable during his undefeated streak. While this may be unlikely, Mitchell does have great potential as the 27-year-old flashed in his rare twister submission victory over Matt Sayles in 2019. Last updated:. (In Fights, Training, Sparring), How Do UFC (MMA) Fighters Recover After a Fight? The Russian-born Swedish phenom made waves in the MMA community with a couple of dominant performances on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Hence, its very rare to see a fighter in the top 10 or top 15 of any weight class who is undefeated. Edson Barboza via Unanimous Decision (UFC 272), Shavkat Rakhmonov is the guy to watchout for in the welterweight division #ufcvegas47 pic.twitter.com/Rtuh2tXvSC, MMA Kenya (@MMAFansKenya) February 6, 2022, Last Fight: Shavkat Rakhmonov def. His most recent promotional win came at the expense of Malcolm Gordon. Fight Matrix Program - UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane (03-04-2023) Ciryl Gane is the All-Time #23 ranked Heavyweight fighter. However, the UFC legend is only 33 and retired at the age of 32. Here is a list of the UFC rankings January 2022. New Customer Offer (if applicable). He is set to take on No.13-ranked Movsar Evloev at UFC 270, which is set to go down at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Bout declared a no contest after an accidental eye poke rendered Mowry unable to continue. In his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier, 'Borz' seemingly put the entire division and roster on notice. #3. A legend in the UFC, Khabib Nurmagomedov retired with an undefeated record of 29-0 and was the longest-reigning UFC lightweight champion, holding the title from April 2018 to March 2021 . This article was created by a combination of a few writers and editors from Sporty Tell. His first MMA fight was November 25, 2014, and his last was June 4, 2022, so hes close to being undefeated for 8 years since his professional debut. He is one of the leading contenders to receive a title shot soon. After racking up an undefeated professional MMA record of 90, Mitchell was chosen to The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Featherweight tournament. Jai Herbert via Rd. Fighters like Ian Garry and Casey ONeill recently joined the UFC as undefeated prospects. The Best Undefeated Fighters in UFC: Power Rankings. In a game of blood, we as fans witnessed a man who never bled. In his 12 victories, Madsen has 3 knockouts, 3 submissions, and 6 decisions; where his last 3 wins in the UFC have all been decisions. [27][28] He won the fight by unanimous decision. 2 SUB (UFC Vegas 57), Khamzat Chimaev beats Kevin Holland by submission due to a darce choke. Francis Ngannou will be back again in late January to defend his title against. His red-hot start was halted after he contracted COVID-19. Weidman. With 12 wins (six in the UFC), Chimaev has indeed burst into stardom. Should the No.14-ranked contender get the win, he would be well placed for a big year in 2022. A post shared by (@khabib_nurmagomedov). 10 Best Undefeated UFC Fighters Ranked (Active & Retired). He is currently ranked #13 in the UFC heavyweight rankings as of May 2, 2022. 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Casey O'Neill is just starting to pop up on UFC fans' radar as she has now finished all of her three opponents in the organization. So far in the UFC, hes beaten Edson Barboza, Andre Fili, and Charles Rosa, showing how talented this man is. Aspen Kohl Ladd competes in the Bantamweight division of the UFC. That is why we have compiled a list of the top undefeated UFC fighters who have proven to be the . Be the first one to comment on this story. Sports betting is void in Georgia, Hawaii, and Utah and other states where prohibited. Before his UFC endeavors, hes had a brief stint in the M-1 global. Combined with this is his submission attacks on the ground, which keep his opponent in defense and mean Bryce racks up the control time of his opponent. MMA Mania confirmed today (Tues., Dec. 6, 2022) with sources close to the promotion that four undefeated prospects have been signed.. I COME HERE FOR EVERYBODY! Mitchell took on Matt Sayles at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik and produced an incredibly rare submission to win the bout. 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The undefeated Frenchman went on a six-fight win streak upon joining the promotion, including victories over Junior dos Santos, Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Alexander Volkov. Geoff Neal: Undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov will be an 'easy' win at UFC Fight Night 217 Mike Bohn December 23, 2022 7:15 pm ET LAS VEGAS - Geoff Neal thinks he has the ability to run through. 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. 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. He made his UFC debut in October 2020 and unanimously beat Youssef Zalal. So it's a bit of a unique situation with him. He took on Derrick Lewis at UFC 265 in Houston, his first time headlining a UFC pay-per-view. Another skillful Dagestani fighter who trains with Khabibs team there, he earned a UFC contract after winning his fight on Dana Whites Contender Series and securing the third fastest submission in the competition in just 50 seconds. Name. These are all incredible undefeated UFC fighters, and while Khabib is the only one to have retired and guarantee his undefeated status, the other fighters on this list have the potential to become undisputed UFC champions and remain undefeated only time will tell. This is because against Chiesa he didnt have much damage output on the ground, and when he fights harder opponents who have great takedown defense and can shove him away, hell need to outstrike them to keep his streak. ONE Championship is adding to its already extensive roster. Carlos Candelario via Unanimous Decision (UFC Vegas 54), Javid Basharat def. Now among the top 10 in the division, Sean Brady refused to make a callout following his win over Chiesa. Hall was one of the most avoided fighters on the roster for quite a while, making Topurias victory all the more impressive. Almost all of his victories in the UFC were stoppages, both via TKO and submission. His one-punch first-round KO victory over Damon Jackson at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori was his first statement-win in the promotion. 2 SUB (UFC Columbus), Tatsuro Taira def. Undefeated UFC fighters have built a reputation of winning and seldom ever lose a match. Not only this but Khamzat has the drive of a future UFC champion. While Chimaev is only ranked No.10 in the division, he could quite feasibly be just one win away from fighting for the belt. The Russian former professional mixed martial artist is a two-time Combat Sambo World Champion and the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion. [17][18][19][20] Subsequently, Mitchell signed a new, four-fight contract with the UFC. His unprecedented rise in the world's premier MMA organization has truly been a sight to behold. Subsequently, 'Borz' took on Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley. Bout declared a no contest after an accidental groin kick rendered Navruzov unable to continue. Another Russian who is currently undefeated in the UFC is Movsar Evloev, with 16 wins across his name. It's a shame that the 28-year-old undefeated fighter fought only once in 2022. From that point on, Topuria made sure to finish his opponents as he scored three straight knockout wins over Damon Jackson (first-round knockout in December 2020), Ryan Hall (first-round knockout in July 2021) and Jai Herbert (second-round knockout) in March 2022. However, he doesnt allow that to impede his physical strength in the fighting cage before making his UFC MMA debut. He won via unanimous decision. Submission (rear-naked choke) win vs Keith Berish overturned to NC; Drysdale tested positive for elevated testosterone. 3 KO (UFC 277), Umar Nurmagomedov def. Adam Fugitt via Rd. Despite the fact that The Eagle retired at 32, his standing in the GOAT debate is undisputed considering fighters like Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva suffered losses in their careers. 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] decisions can go one way or another in MMA. The win allowed him to fight another top contender Gilbert Burns. The UFC craze has turned it into a billion-dollar profits industry in recent years, and numbers are still rising due to its popularity. [24] After nearly submitting Rosa on numerous occasions, Mitchell won the fight via unanimous decision with the three scorecards listing 3025, 3025, and 3024 scores. ". As Tapology users create their own lists, the consensus rankings will update in real-time. Despite this, Mark is now 37 years old so its going to be hard for him to become the UFC lightweight champion. A post shared by ALIASKHAB KHIZRIEV (@aliaskhab_khizriev). Dan Ige via Unanimous Decision (UFC Vegas 56), Sean Brady def. He signed with the UFC in 2019 and made his debut against SeungWoo Choi and picked up a unanimous decision win. His debut is expected for late April with an opponent to be announced in the coming days. This list of undefeated mixed martial artists excludes mixed martial artists with fewer than 7 wins. 45 holla15 22 days ago He was ranked post-Hall fight on July 19, 2021. 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. The Punisher used his grappling expertise to set up an armbar submission against Gordon and submit him in the third round of their flyweight bout this past October 2022. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? Hes extremely well-rounded and highly polished in all facets of MMA, without any evident weaknesses. He competed in the finale of the season where he took on Tyler Diamond. Fighters To Watch In 2022 | Part 2. Although early into his UFC career, weve seen him dominate 4 opponents and have an incredible fight with #2 ranked welterweight Gilbert Burns, where we saw Chimaevs ability to take a punch and stride forward with the same pressure and energy. It was also nice to see already established. Whether hell remain undefeated like his cousin is yet to be seen, and well have to wait another couple of years before hes really tested as hes early in his UFC career. First-bet offers not valid in Ohio. A post shared by Bryce Mitchell (@thugnasty_ufc). The list focuses on both male and female mixed martial artists who have had at least seven wins and beyond. However, even if they lose, this article stands to show the impressive unbeaten streaks they once had. Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition. [32] However, Evloev withdrew in mid October due to injury and the bout was scrapped. His latest casualty is Dan Ige, whom he defeated via unanimous decision in June 2022. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); Aliaskhab Khizriev with the submission victory on his UFC debut. However, since joining the UFC and winning his first 6 fights, he only has 1 submission and the rest of his wins have come by decision. As 2022 approaches spring, there are still fighters who havent tasted defeat in their professional careers, and we have sourced and listed the top five among them. [41][42] In addition, Mitchell is also a flat Earther, a geocentrist and believes that gravity is a hoax. He also strikes with great power, and his technique is crisp. Over the years, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has seen a tremendous rise in the most prolific fighters in MMA sports. [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. He became the heavyweight champion of Canada's TKO promotion in his MMA debut and defended the title twice before being signed by the UFC. One of the few Danes in the UFC, The Olympian is currently 12-0 where 4 have been in the UFC against decent opposition, in Vinc Pichel and Clay Guida. Ilia Topuria may not be a very well-known UFC fighter, but he will be in the near future. (Benefits Examined), What Is the UFC Glove Weight? That said, we thought wed look at the five best undefeated fighters in the UFC. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 23: Darrius Flowers reacts after his TKO victory over Amiran Gogoladze of Georgia in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season six, week five at. 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. [40] He has also criticized the Federal Reserve as a "corrupt institution" that is manipulating the value of the U.S. 2019. 3Number of signed fighters who have yet to debut in the UFC - Robert Drysdale (3-0) at UFC 163, Nikita Krylov (14-0) at UFC 164, James Vick (4-0) at UFC on FOX Sports 1. He graduated from Adamson University with B.A in Communication and is currently a Web Content Writer for BetMGM. He combines this with relentless pressure and explosive energy; coming out of the gates very fast and overwhelming his opponents. Sean Brady has slowly but surely built a name for himself in the UFC welterweight division. Makwan Amirkhani via Rd. AZ, CO, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MS, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WA, WV, or WY. Please logout and login again. Movsar crushed Dan Ige in June, but never again appeared in the octagon. This wasnt a surprise when he quickly recorded a victory by technical knockout in the first round of his professional MMA debut in the World Series of Fighting back in 2016. Theyre also listed in order of who is most likely to continue the unbeaten streak. The timing of his level changes is second to none, usually ducking under his opponents jab or hook. DEC. 2020. 1. He is now 14-0!#UFCColumbus pic.twitter.com/sapwemGa06, Last Fight: Aliaskhab Khizriev def. . Gabe Green via Unanimous Decision (UFC 276), Lerone Murphy def. This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with these schools or teams. Marina Rodriguez Marina Rodriguez is a Brazilian competing in the UFC women's strawweight division. 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A lengthy bout with the virus disheartened the Chechen fighter, who even considered retirement as a result of the effects of the virus. A post shared by Sean Brady (@seanbradymma). The three opponents he faced were unranked as well with two of them no longer being a part of the UFC. He practically lives in the gym and outworks all of his opponents; often having 5 training sessions a day. (6 Ways), Eugene Bareman: MMA Coach Profile (Gym, Fighters, Methods), Height: 510 | Reach: 70 | Stance: Orthodox | Weight Class: Lightweight. [9][non-primary source needed][10][11][12] After high school, Mitchell moved to Searcy, Arkansas to attend Harding University.[1]. He will take on his former teammate Francis Ngannou, who holds the heavyweight belt. A win over Diamond saw Thug Nasty earn a contract with the UFC. Vitor Belfort, UFC 142 and UFC 212. Bryce is from Arkansas and is also known for being a farmer having 40 acres of crops and animals, while hes also a rapper. As of May 2022, she is 7th in the UFC women's Bantamweight rankings and is 15th in the UFC women's pound for pound rankings. By Ted Ashbrock Khabib Nurmagomedovs undefeated record of 29-0 created an aura of invincibility surrounding the dominant Russian. Denis Tiuliulin via Rd. These wins have taken her record to 8-0 and she is another fighter who seems poised for a big 2022. He is the first Muslim mixed martial artist to win a UFC title. What sets him apart is his skill of striking a balance between not rushing to finish fights, which put a lot of naive fighters in danger, and not hesitating to pounce on an opening or an opponents mistake; hes extremely calculated, composed, and unemotional. . Mitchells next two fights saw him secure unanimous decision victories over Charles Rosa and Andre Fili. He had 5 takedowns against Chiesa whos a strong and tall (61) welterweight. Should both Usman and Chimaev win their next bouts, they could collide in one of the most anticipated fights in recent history next year. O'Neill is also likely to benefit from the fact she competes in the UFC women's flyweight division, which features another very dominant champion in Valentina Shevchenko. Chimaev and Burns put on an entertaining match in April 2022. dollar. Every opponent knew his game was to take them down and control them this way, but it was impossible to stop Khabib as he was always one step ahead he had more strength, fight IQ, energy, and ability. Photo: @Mike . 1-800-547-6133 (WA). He made his full UFC debut against Bobby Moffett at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis and secured a unanimous decision victory on the night. 21 years of age or older to wager. Undefeated flyweight prospect Tatsuro Taira has signed a multifight deal with the UFC, his management Iridium Sports Agency announced Friday. 2 KO (UFC London), Last Fight: Movsar Evloev def. His impressive performance at Ultimate Fighter thus gained the American signature deal with UFC. Also See: Top-15 Best Female MMA Fighters Of All Time, Gender: MaleNationality: NorwayWeight Class: Light Heavyweight, Gender: MaleNationality: AmericanWeight Class: Middleweight, Catchweight, Gender: MaleNationality: GeorgiaWeight Class: Light Heavyweight, Heavyweight, Gender: MaleNationality: AmericanWeight Class: Light Heavyweight, Catchweight, Gender: MaleNationality: AmericanWeight Class: Middleweight, Heavyweight, Gender: MaleNationality: FrenchWeight Class: Heavyweight, Gender: MaleNationality: SerbianWeight Class: Lightweight, Welterweight, Middleweight. Edson Barboza via Unanimous Decision (UFC 272), Shavkat Rakhmonov def. It was his first decision victory as he had finished all of his opponents previously. The confidence he has in his ability is key, particularly as a submission wizard; 9 of his 15 wins have come this way. Last Fight: Michael Morales def. The fact hes been immediately put in the deep end and beaten opposition this good while being mostly unknown shows how highly the UFC rate Shavkat. February 5, 2022 11:20 am ET. ever, is on track to replicate the immaculate record of the former UFC Lightweight, who was 29-0 when he ended his career. That is not to say that it doesn't happen. Before coming into the UFC and beefing up the featherweight division, El Matador already had eight wins, all by way of stoppages (seven submissions and one knockout) from the MMA organizations he competed in, like the Cage Warriors and BRAVE Combat Federation. Originally a TKO (punches) win for Pineda; overturned after he tested positive for a banned substance. 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. Michael Chiesa via Unanimous Decision (UFC Vegas 43), Bryce Mitchell def. 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.