UFC 145 headliners Jon Jones and Rashad Evans have immaculate UFC records. Jones sits at 9-1, while Evans holds an incredible 12-1-1. Both are elite stars who rise above adversity and find a way to win against the very best in the world.
While many members of the UFC’s elite have spectacular UFC records, several fighters aren’t so lucky. In this article, we will take a look at some of MMA‘s biggest names who are batting less than .500 inside the octagon.
It’s amazing that some of the best fighters in the history of the sport find themselves on this list. Maybe it’s due to the pressure of fighting in the biggest organization in the world. Maybe it’s just a sign of aging that produces decay in skills.
Several factors went into determining the rankings of this list:
1. Record outside of UFC
2. Impact on the sport as a whole
3. Impact within your division
4. Ratio of UFC wins to losses
5. Total number of UFC fights
This list does not include “one-and-done” fighters, or fighters who are 0-1 and awaiting their next bout. A fighter who loses his UFC debut needs a chance at redemption before being placed on this list. However, it is notable that the loser of April’s Brad Pickett vs Damacio Page fight will be 0-2.