UFC Power Rankings: Nick Diaz and the Top 5 Chins Right Now

As a fighter, one might not necessarily consider it a good thing to be known for having a sturdy chin. Still, it is worth celebrating those fighters who seem to be able to absorb more punishment than Rocky Balboa on a high dose of lidocaine. I have no …

As a fighter, one might not necessarily consider it a good thing to be known for having a sturdy chin.

Still, it is worth celebrating those fighters who seem to be able to absorb more punishment than Rocky Balboa on a high dose of lidocaine.

I have no doubt there will be some bickering over my choices. I expect the omission of Chris “The Crippler” Leben to be a particularly sore point for some of you. That is why I would invite you to vent your frustrations in the comments section, and I will attempt to ease your concerns.

Let me be clear from the outset that there are many, many fighters who possess a great chin. However, such a short list necessitates that I be ruthless in my choices.

As a result, I will not be selecting fighters who, whilst durable, have been knocked out on multiple occasions.

So without further delay, I present you with the top five chins in the UFC today.

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