Let’s countdown the top 5 best Female UFC Fighters of all time. This is a measurement of career success,…
Let’s countdown the top 5 best Female UFC Fighters of all time. This is a measurement of career success, title defenses, and notable wins, to crown the top Female UFC Fighters in history.
Top Female UFC Fighters in History
The following is the greatest in history, the Top Female UFC Fighters of all time.
5. Valentina Shevchenko
‘Bullet‘ Valentina Shevchenko has an impressive record of 23 wins and 4 losses in professional MMA, including 8 victories by knockout and 7 by submission. She made her UFC debut in 2015 and quickly rose to prominence, capturing the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship in December 2018 by defeating Joanna J?drzejczyk. Shevchenko holds the record for the most successful title defenses in UFC women’s flyweight history, with seven successful defenses.
4. Cris Cyborg
Brazil’s Cris Cyborg is an all-time great legend in MMA history. Cyborg became the first female fighter to win a championship in four different organizations: Strikeforce, Invicta FC, UFC, and Bellator. She is known for her aggressive fighting style and holds a professional record of 26 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-contest, with 21 of those victories coming by knockout. Cyborg’s most notable achievements include winning the UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship and successfully defending it.
3. Joanna J?drzejczyk
The Polish-born Joanna J?drzejczyk is celebrated for her striking skills. Her incredibly sharp kickboxing and Muay Thai acumen raised the level of striking in women’s MMA. J?drzejczyk captured the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship in March 2015 by defeating Carla Esparza and went on to defend her title five times. She was also in one of the most exciting fights in UFC history when she battled Zhang Weili with the world title on the line. Truly, one of the greatest Female UFC Fighters ever.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 09: Former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk is seen in attendance during the UFC 299 event at Kaseya Center on March 09, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
2. Ronda Rousey
A pioneer of women’s MMA. Ronda Rousey is credited with bringing the sport into the mainstream. She was the first female fighter signed by the UFC and became the inaugural UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion in December 2012. She successfully defended her title six times before suffering her first defeat in 2015. Rousey was an Olympic Medalist in Judo before transitioning to MMA and she used her world-class experience to dangerous effects in her fights.
1. Amanda Nunes
‘The Lioness’ Amanda Nunes, of Brazil, was the first woman to hold two UFC titles simultaneously when she captured the bantamweight championship in 2016 and the featherweight championship in 2018. Nunes is known for her striking power and finishing ability. Her notable wins include victories over Rousey, Cyborg, Miesha Tate, and Shevchenko. Nunes has successfully defended her bantamweight title five times.
These are the best kickboxers of all time. The greatest kickboxers of all time list updated in 2024. Who…
These are the best kickboxers of all time. The greatest kickboxers of all time list updated in 2024. Who is the GOAT of Kickboxing? Who is the king of kickboxing? Let’s count down the top 10 kickboxers of all time.
Top 10 Best Kickboxers of All Time
These are the best kickboxers of all time followed by honorable mentions who nearly made the list, updated for this year with the best kickboxer in history.
10. Chingiz Allazov
Chingiz Allazov is a dangerous and aggressive striker who was able to win titles in K-1 and ONE Championship. Most notably, he was able to knock out Superbon Singha Mawynn to make history. Additionally, the striker has been able to defeat GLORY and K-1 champions such as Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong and Marat Grigorian in dominant performances.
9. Remy Bonjasky
Remy Bonjasky, nicknamed ‘The Flying Gentleman,’ was a major force in kickboxing during its peak years. This Dutch fighter snagged three K-1 World Grand Prix titles at the height of his career. He took down some big names like Errol Zimmerman, Gokhan Saki, Jerome Le Banner, Badr Hari, Musashi, and even Ernesto Hoost. In the 2004 K-1 World Grand Prix, Bonjasky faced a tough challenge by fighting three top-ranked opponents in a row. His matches kept ending in ties, pushing him into extra rounds. By the end of the night, he fought a total of 12 kickboxing rounds to secure the win. With his record and K-1 titles, he is one of the Best Kickboxers of All Time.
8. Masato Kobayashi
Masato is a huge name in Japanese kickboxing as he changed the landscape of the sport. He won the K-1 MAX Grand Prix world championship twice, with impressive victories over fighters like Andy Souwer, Buakaw Banchamek, Mike Zambidis, Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig, and Albert Kraus. He competed during the golden era of kickboxing and K-1 MAX, facing the best competition in a deep division. His legacy still inspires fighters to this day making him one of the best kickboxers of all time.
7. Buakaw Banchamek
Buakaw Banchamek from Thailand is a legendary figure in combat sports. His win in the 2004 K-1 MAX Grand Prix, where he beat Masato in the final, was a game-changer for kickboxing and made him a superstar in Thailand. Throughout his career, he won two K-1 MAX Grand Prix world titles and multiple Muay Thai stadium titles. He has an impressive record of 240 wins, 24 losses, and 12 draws, with notable victories over Masato, Nieky Holzken, John Wayne Parr, Andy Souwer, Mike Zambidis, Jean-Charles Skarbowsky, Albert Kraus, and many others. Not only does he have an incredible legacy in Muay Thai, but also he is one of the best kickboxers of all time.
6. Peter Aerts
Peter Aerts, known as ‘The Dutch Lumberjack,’ had one of the most remarkable careers in kickboxing. Over 30 years, this Dutch fighter built an amazing record of 108 wins, 35 losses, and 2 draws. He won three K-1 World Grand Prix championships during kickboxing’s golden era and was famous for his head kick knockouts and relentless pressure, easily ranking him as one of the best kickboxers of all time. Aerts defeated many top fighters, including Andy Hug, UFC Hall of Famer Maurice Smith, Ernesto Hoost, Jerome Le Banner, Mike Bernardo, Musashi, Ray Sefo, Semmy Schilt, and many others.
5. Tenshin Nasukawa
Tenshin Nasukawa is one of those rare fighters who has beaten almost everyone in his division. Starting his pro career at just 15 years old. In just eight years, Tenshin built an unbeaten record of 44-0, with most wins by knockout. The Japanese star has defeated well-known fighters like Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Kyoji Horiguchi, Shiro, Kumandoi, Rui Ebata, and his K-1 rival the declared champion Takeru Segawa. With his incredible dominance and style, he is absolutely one of the best kickboxers of all time. He also won various divisional and tournament titles in RISE. Now, he is unbeaten in professional boxing and many of his kickboxing wins have aged very well.
4. Rico Verhoeven
Rico Verhoeven, known as the ‘King of Kickboxing,’ has one of the longest championship streaks in the sport. This Dutch fighter is currently on a 16-fight winning streak against top contenders. He holds the GLORY heavyweight kickboxing world title and has successfully defended it ten times. Verhoeven has notable wins against fighters like Badr Hari, Jamal Ben Saddik, Errol Zimmerman, Daniel Ghita, and Peter Aerts. With his Grand Prix win earlier this year in which he defeated three heavyweights on the same night, Verhoeven moves up as being one of the best kickboxers of all time.
3. Semmy Schilt
Semmy Schilt is one of the most decorated kickboxers ever, with four K-1 World Grand Prix titles, a GLORY Heavyweight Championship, and several Karate world titles. He’s beaten top fighters like Rico Verhoeven, Errol Zimmerman, Kyotaro, Badr Hari, Remy Bonjasky, and Mark Hunt. Standing nearly 7 feet tall, ‘Hightower’ had a massive reach and a powerful jab that could knock opponents out. Interestingly, he fought as a switch making his lead hand a powerful weapon.
2. Giorgio Petrosyan
Giorgio Petrosyan is often compared to a master artist for his technical kickboxing style. Known as ‘The Doctor,’ Petrosyan is a two-time K-1 MAX Grand Prix champion and has won world titles in GLORY Kickboxing and ONE Championship. Throughout his career, he’s defeated top fighters like Robin van Roosmalen, Davit Kiria, Cosmo Alexandre, Yoshihiro Sato, Mike Zambidis, Albert Kraus, and Andy Souwer.
1. Ernesto Hoost
Ernesto Hoost, or ‘Mr. Perfect,’ developed a kickboxing style that many fighters still try to emulate today. He was at the top of the striking world for nearly 30 years, thanks to his mix of high and low combination strikes. Hoost won four K-1 World Grand Prix titles during kickboxing’s golden era, with knockout wins over Mirko ‘Cro Cop‘ Filipovic, Jerome Le Banner, Ray Sefo, Stefan Leko, Igor Vovchanchyn, Mike Bernardo, and Peter Aerts. He also fighters he coached, such as Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Tyrone Spong, and Fedor Emelianenko, among others. His style would become the main influential form of kickboxing for the next several decades.
Honorable Mentions – best kickboxers of all time
These are some more of the Best Kickboxers of All Time but not quite in the top ten list.
Superbon Singha Mawynn Ramon Dekkers Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong Andy Hug Robin Van Roosmalen Rob Kaman Andy Souwer Alex Pereira Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace
Let’s count down the top 5 Best Olympic Wrestlers of All Time. These are the greatest wrestlers in history…
Let’s count down the top 5 Best Olympic Wrestlers of All Time. These are the greatest wrestlers in history whose names really stand out in the history books. Olympic Wrestling has seen some incredible competition throughout the decades, these are just a few of the wrestlers who have risen to legendary status. These wrestlers have earned their status as one of the Best Olympic Wrestlers of All Time through the most challenging and oldest sport in the Olympics; Wrestling.
Best Olympic Wrestlers of All Time
Who are the best Olympic Wrestlers of all time? There are many names who could have qualified for this list, but these five have truly carved their place in wrestling history. These are the historic icons, here are the top 5 best Olympic Wrestlers of all time.
5. Ivar Johansson (Sweden)
Sweden’s Ivar Johansson competed nearly a century ago and is a legendary figure in Olympic wrestling. He won three Olympic gold medals in two styles and weight classes: freestyle middleweight and Greco-Roman welterweight in 1932, and Greco-Roman middleweight in 1936. Johansson was known for his versatility and skill in different disciplines. He also managed to earn a highly impressive nine European Championships throughout his career. His Olympic achievements and ability to compete in various weight categories, and styles, make him one of the sport’s all-time greats, easily one of the best Olympic Wrestlers of all time.
4. Aleksandr Medved (Soviet Union)
The Soviet-born Aleksandr Medved is a true wrestling icon. He won three Olympic gold medals in 1964, 1968, and 1972 across three different weight classes—a feat no one else has matched. Additionally, Medved also earned seven World Championships and three European Championships. Medved was inducted into the FILA International Wrestling Hall of Fame and named the best Belarusian athlete of the 20th century.
3. Buvaisar Saitiev (Russia)
Russia’s Buvaisar Saitiev in Khasavyurt is celebrated as one of the best freestyle wrestlers of all time. He snagged three Olympic gold medals in 1996, 2004, and 2008 in the 74 kg weight class. He was known for his technical brilliance on the mat. Over 13 years, he won nine out of eleven major tournaments he entered. Saitiev also boasts six World Championships and six European Championships. Despite battling a neck injury, he secured his final Olympic gold in 2008 before retiring.
2. Mijaín López (Cuba)
The Cuban giant is a modern-day legend, easily one of the best Olympic Wrestlers of all time, and a close pick for number one. Mijaín López Núñez is a Greco-Roman wrestling legend with an incredible four Olympic gold medals earned in 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 in the super heavyweight class. At 1.98 meters tall, López dominated his weight class, often winning matches without letting his opponents score a single point. He’s also a five-time World Champion and a Pan American Games champ. His incredible consistency and skill make him one of the greatest wrestlers in Olympic history.
1. Aleksandr Karelin (Russia & Soviet Union)
For anyone who knows wrestling, this pick will not be a surprise. He is the greatest and best Olympic wrestler of all time. Aleksandr Karelin won three Olympic golds in 1988, 1992, and 1996, plus a silver in 2000 competing in the super heavyweight category. Karelin was famous for his signature move, the “Karelin Lift,” where he’d lift and slam his opponents. With an incredible 887 wins and just two losses, he was a true powerhouse, earning the nickname “The Experiment” for his unmatched strength. He is a legendary figure in the world of combat sports.
Honorable Mentions
In addition to the above best Olympic Wrestlers of all time, here are more who nearly made the list:
The world has watched ‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul’s boxing in the ring for years now, against various competition….
The world has watched ‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul’s boxing in the ring for years now, against various competition. Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson has been rebooked and ultimately cancelled, so instead, we are counting down the best Jake Paul Boxing moments.
Top 5 Best Jake Paul’s Boxing Moments
5. Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren
Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren was meant to be the first real challenge of ‘The Problem Child’ in the boxing ring. It was only his third professional match but it was the first time he faced someone with actual combat sports experience. The US-born Askren was a standout collegiate and Olympic wrestler who competed in MMA in both ONE Championship and the UFC. Jake Paul knocked him out in under two minutes into the first round.
4. Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley 2
Tyron Woodley is a former UFC champion who was dominant in the welterweight division. Late career, Woodley struggled in the octagon but still has a strong legacy. The first time they met, Paul took a split decision win. They rematched after Tommy Fury dropped out. This time, Jake Paul’s boxing was enough to cleanly knock out the former UFC champion in the sixth round.
3. Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz
After losing to Tommy Fury, people began to doubt ‘The Problem Child’ and declared that Jake Paul’s boxing career was largely done. His next match was against the highly popular UFC fighter Nate Diaz. The Stockton-born athlete Diaz has defeated notable fighters such as Conor McGregor, Tony Ferguson, and others. Paul was able to bounce back from the loss to Fury with a win over Nate Diaz.
2. Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry
‘Platinum’ Mike Perry was an experienced UFC fighter who would go to be a bare-knuckle boxing champion. With power in his hands, in bare-knuckle boxing matches, he had been able to defeat athletes such as Thiago Alves, Eddie Alvarez, Luke Rockhold, and Michael ‘Venom’ Page. Perry was meant to be a stiff test for Paul. Instead, Jake Paul was dominant throughout the fight and ended it with a sixth-round stoppage.
1. Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva
The Spider’ Anderson Silva has one of the best legacies in MMA history. The Brazilian fighter was a standout Muay Thai striker in PRIDE FC who dominated throughout his UFC middleweight title run. The MMA legend Silva easily knocked out opponents such as Rich Franklin, Chris Leben, Vitor Belfort, and Forrest Griffin, with highlight reel finishes. Plus, ‘The Spider’ had just out-boxed Julio César Chávez Jr. Silva was meant to put a stop to Jake Paul’s boxing. Instead, it was a close match, but ultimately Jake Paul’s boxing would be enough and he would walk away with the victory after eight rounds.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul was cancelled. It was initially booked for July 20 but was cancelled due to Tyson withdrawing from the bout due to a medical issue. Instead, Jake Paul’s boxing faced Mike Perry. The 58-year-old Tyson was confident he would be able to get the win though. Ahead of their schedule matchup Tyson said, “I wanted the shorter rounds because I wanted more action. If we only have two minutes, we’ll fight more … He was a new up-and-coming guy on the scene, and I like shaking the sports world to its core and I’m doing it now. It’s just something I want to do.”
Jake Paul countered with, ““I’m a natural born heavyweight. This is what I was born to do, to move up into this weight class. I’m going to show Mike who has more power because he’s underestimating me. I think everyone else is underestimating me and I believe that I hit harder.”
Over the last few years, the MMA scene has been steadily growing in the nation of China. While the…
Over the last few years, the MMA scene has been steadily growing in the nation of China. While the scene is still growing, some of the best MMA fighters from China have been making waves internationally.
Here is a list of the current best MMA fighters from China. Check out the list below and be sure to keep an eye on these talented fighters.
Zhang Weili
If you’re going to make a list of the best MMA fighters from China, UFC champion Zhang Weili must be included. She is the best MMA fighter to come from China and arguably one of the all-time best female fighters.
Weili quickly became a fan favorite after multiple impressive performances and winning gamblers plenty of Yuan at online bookies like 1xbet ??. After winning her first three UFC fights, Zhang shocked the world by quickly beating ex-champion Jessia Andrade.
After winning the title, Weili had brutal wars with ex-champions Joanna Champion and Rose Namajunas. Even though Zhang lost the title to Rose, she became a 2x champion after submitting Carla Esparza.
Zhang Weili is back on top of the division and looking to have a long title reign this time around. No matter what she does, Weili has already made history as the best fighter from China.
Song Yadong
Song Yadong is one of the best MMA fighters from China, who competes in the UFC bantamweight division. The Sanda practitioner has used impressive striking skills to move up the ranks.
Yadong made quite a first impression in his UFC debut at featherweight, where he won performance of the night honors. He won four of his first five UFC fights, which included top title contender Marlon “Chico” Vera.
Since then, Song took a couple losses, but put on some impressive performances against more top bantamweight contenders. Yadong has made his mark in the UFC and will look to become the first Chinese bantamweight champion.
Jingliang Li
Li Jinglian is not only one of the best MMA fighters from China, but also one of the most successful. “The Leech” was one of the first Chinese fighters to make it to the UFC in 2014 after going 8-2 in China.
In his ten years with the promotions, Li has put on some impressive performances and displayed his knockout power. Out of his eleven UFC wins, Jingliang has one nine by KO or TKO.
He is one of the more popular male Chinese fighters, who has established himself in the divison’s top 15 ranks. At 35, Li still has a few more years of fighting in him and will continue to pursue the welterweight title.
Su Mudaerji
Su Mudaerji is currently one of the best MMA fighters from China, who competes in the UFC flyweight division. “The Tibetan Eagle” compiled a 13-3 record mostly with the Wu Lin Feng promotion before entering the UFC.
During his current run within the promotion, Su has gone 3-3 with four of his bouts at flyweight. Despite the .500 UFC record, Mudaerji has put on some impressive performances.
He earned a performance of the night bonus with his 1st round KO of Malcolm Gordon in just 44 seconds. Also, despite losing his bout against Matt Schnell, Su earned another FOTN bonus, which was a top 10 fight of 2022.
Mudaerji is looking to get back on the winning track and see if he can make a run at the flyweight title.
Yan Xiaonon
Yan Xiaonon has quickly made a name for herself in the UFC women’s strawweight division. “Fury” came into the promotion with an impressive 9-1(1) record, which included nearly all of her wins by KO/TKO.
She made quite an impression in the women’s flyweight division after winning her first six fights in the UFC. Xiaonon did suffer a couple losses, but earned two statement wins against Mackenzie Dern and Jessica Andrade.
Those wins have put Yan in line to face the champ Weili at UFC 300. This match will be one of the most widely watched MMA fights in the history of China and the world.
Tiequan Zhang
Tiequan Zhang was one of the first Chinese MMA fighters to compete in the UFC. Zhang originally made his US debut by competing in the WEC during the late 2000s.
After the WEC-UFC merger, Tiequan competed in the UFC featherweight division beginning in 2011. In his debut, Zhang had the best performance of his career by submitting Jason Reinhardt in :48 seconds.
After that win, Zhang lost his last three bouts and retired from MMA. Ending his career with a respectable 15-4 record, which included 12 submission wins.
Heili Alateng
Heili Alateng is another one of the best MMA fighters from China, who currently competes in the UFC bantamweight division. Alateng was just 12-7 when he made his UFC debut on the undercard of the Weili vs. Andrade event in China.
“The Mongolian Knight” has made the most of his opportunity and has gone 4-2-1 in his current UFC run. In his first match in the UFC, Heili earned FOTN honors, which gave him a big fight contract.
Alateng will look to continue winning more bouts and make a name for himself within the bantamweight division.
Song Kenan
Song Kenan has made a name for himself as one of the best MMA fighters currently fighting in the UFC welterweight division. After earning an impressive 15-4 record, Kenan earned a spot in the UFC in 2017.
The native of Hebei, China made quite a debut with a :15 second KO, which earned him POTN honors. Since that win, Song has gone 4-4 in the promotion, but earned FOTN honors against veteran Alex Morono.
Currently with a record of 20-8, Kenan will continue his pursuit of breaking into the top ten welterweight ranks.
Sai Wong
Most fight fans don’t know Sai Wong outside of China, but he was one of the best MMA fighters from China. Sai had a successful ten year career with all of his fights taking place within his country.
In those ten years, Wong earned an impressive 29-6 record, which included 16 submissions and 9 KO/TKOs. In his last pro bout, Sai submitted UFC veteran Phil Baroni in the first round.
It’s a shame Sai never made it to the international stage, but he did have an impressive career.
Tang Kai
Tang Kai is one of the best MMA fighters currently fighting within ONE Championship. The young Chinese fighter first gained an interest in fighting after taking up wrestling at his local university.
Kai became dedicated to pursuing a career in fighting and quickly found success. He was able to become the first Chinese fighter to win the prestigious ONE Featherweight Championship.
He earned the title by beating champion Than Le at ONE 160. Since then, Kai has not defended his title. Kai is patiently waiting for his next bout to show the world he’s one of the best MMA fighters from China.
Xiong Jin Nan
While most fight fans know Zhang Weili, Xiong Jin Nan made history before her. Nan became the first Chinese MMA world champion in history in 2018.
Winning the inaugural ONE women’s strawweight title by defeating Tiffany Teo by TKO. During her reign as champion, Jin has defended her title a record seven times.
During this reign, she had an epic trilogy of fights against atomweight champ Angela Lee and defeated BJJ champion Michelle Nicolini.
Nan is not only one of the best MMA fighters from China, but one of the top female fighters in the world. If it was possible, fight fans would love to see a future bout between her and UFC champion Zhang Weili.
Meng Bo
Meng Bo is a 2x Chinese MMA champion and easily one of the best MMA fighters from China. She currently fights in the ONE Championship atomweight division and is currently in the promotion’s top 10 ranks.
She currently has earned an impressive 13-5 record with many of her wins coming by KO/TKO. At just 27 years old, Bo will continue her pursuit of the ONE Championship title.
Niu Kang Kang
Niu Kang Kang is one of the best MMA fighters from China that you probably don’t know. He is a talented lightweight fighter, who is currently signed to ONE Championship.
After earning a pro record of 5-2, Kang made his promotional debut with ONE in 2019. Niu impressively won his first two bouts that year, but strangely has not fought in 5 years.
He is still under contract, but for some reason has not competed. Maybe we’ll see this talented fighter in the future and he can show the world his skills.
Chen Rui
Chen Rui is one of the best Chinese featherweights in the world, who currently competes in ONE Championship. The young featherweight earned a spot in ONE after going 12-2 with Chinese promotions.
Despite making it to the international stage. Rui has gone 5-4 within the promotion and has traded wins and losses in his 9 ONE bouts.
Xie Wei
Xie “ The Hunter” Wei has been one of the best MMA fighters from China, who fights within ONE Championship. Wei made his presence known within the promotion by winning his first six fights in ONE by TKO.
Since then, Wei has gone 3-3 with three more stoppage victories. Any time “The Hunter” steps into the cage, you can expect an exciting fight.
The nation of Poland is known for producing some tough fighters, who are always a tough opponents to face….
The nation of Poland is known for producing some tough fighters, who are always a tough opponents to face. Many Polish fighters in the UFC have had success in the promotion with a few even earning titles.
Here’s a list of the top Polish fighters in the UFC from the past and present. Check out all of the fighters below and see which were able to make history.
Best Polish Fighters
Daniel Omielancz
We’re starting off the list of the best Polish fighters in the UFC with veteran Daniel Omielancz. Daniel fought in the UFC from 2013 to 2017 and had a 4-5 record within the promotion.
In those nine bouts, Omielancz pulled off some impressive wins, which included beating Chris De La Rocha and Aleksei Olenik. Unfortunately for Daniel, he lost his last three bouts and was released after dropping a decision to Curtis Blaydes.
At 41, Daniel is still competing and fighting primarily within his home country of Poland.
Piotr Hallman
Piotr Hallman is a Polish fighter, who fought in the UFC from 2013 to 2015. In his debut, Hallman was able to finish tough UFC vet Francisco Trinaldo with a kimura.
After losing a decision to Al Iaquinta, Piotr bounced back by defeating veteran Yves Edwards by RNC. After his second UFC win, Hall dropped 3 straight fights, which led to his release from the promotion in 2015.
Since his departure from the UFC, he fought a few more times before retiring in 2018 after a pro boxing match.
Krzysztof Soszynski
“The Polish Experiment” Krzysztop Soszynski was one of the first Polish fighters to enter the UFC and find success. After appearing on a season of the Ultimate Fighter, Krzysztof would pull off some good wins during his run.
He pulled off some good wins against Brian Stann and Stephan Bonnar before retiring from fighting in 2012. In his life after fighting, Soszynski found a fulfilling career as an actor.
His most notable role was in Here Comes The Boom, where he worked alongside actor/comedian Kevin James.
Michal Oleksiejczuk
Micha? Oleksiejczuk is another one of the current best Polish fighters in the UFC “Hussar” made his debut in 2012 that resulted in a no contest against top contender Khalil Rountree.
After debuting, Michal went on to earn some impressive wins against Sam Alvey and Gian Villante, securing victories that delighted both bettors and enthusiasts alike. His remarkable skills not only brought financial gains at bookmarkers but also garnered attention in the world of top 10 casino online gambling. His last bout was his most impressive win, which was a TKO stoppage against veteran Chidi Njokuani.
Oleksiejczuk will look to continue this momentum as he continues his attempt to climb up the UFC middleweight rankings.
Marcin Tybura
Since making his UFC debut in 2016, Marcin Tybura has been one of the best Polish fighters in the UFC. The Polish heavyweight has fought nearly every top heavyweight in the promotion and beaten many of them.
Some of his biggest wins include Andrei Arlovski, Ben Rothwell, Greg Hardy, and Stefan Struve. During his UFC run, Tybura has boosted his pro record to 24-8 and is looking for more big wins.
He was scheduled to have a big match with KO artist Tai Tuivasa, but it was re-scheduled for later this year. Marcin is always a tough out and could easily be in title contention with a couple big wins.
Krzysztof Jotko
Krzysztof Jotko was one of the best Polish fighters in the UFC from 2013 to 2022. The Polish light heavyweight spent the majority of his UFC run fighting in the prelims of UFC Fight Night events.
Whenever Jotko was given an opportunity, he would take it and win the majority of his bouts. Pulling off some nice wins against Thales Leites and Eryk Anders.
However, Jotko lost some big contender matches against Sean Strickland and Brendan Allen before his departure from the UFC. He is now signed with the PFL and looking to make a name for himself within this promotion.
Mateusz Gamrot
No doubt, lightweight standout Mateusz Gamrot is one of the best Polish fighters in the UFC today. The 23-2 lightweight has a lot of talent and ability, who is steadily climbing up the ranks.
Gamer made his UFC debut in 2020 and went on an impressive 4-1 run in his first five fights. Unfortunately, the young lightweight’s momentum was stopped after a decision loss to Beneil Darush, but he’s quickly bouncing back.
Since that loss, Gamrot has rebounded by winning his last two fights. Mateusz’s next fight will be the biggest of his career as he faces former champion Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 299.
A win against RDJ will prove that Gamrot is ready to take his fighting career to the next level.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has been one of the best Polish fighters in the UFC for a number of years. She has been part of the promotion for almost a decade and is still a top contender in the strawweight division.
Kowalkiewicz started out her UFC run strong with three straight wins. This included beating one of the Female MMA GOATs, Rose Namajunas by split decision.
Unfortunately for Karolina, she would go through struggles in her next 9 fights, going 2-7 during this period. With her back against the wall, Karolina revived her career and is currently on a 4-fight winning streak.
A decade into Kowalkiewicz’s UFC run, she is still very much a contender in the strawweight division. At 37 and a decade into her UFC run, Karolina is still one of the best Polish fighters in the UFC.
Jan Blachowicz
No doubt, Jan Blachowicz is easily one of the best Polish fighters in the UFC. He is the first male Polish fighter to become a UFC world champion.
Jan dominated the Polish KSW promotion before arriving to the UFC with a lot of hype. However, it took some time for the Polish Hammer to find his feet within the promotion.
After going 2-3 in his first 5 UFC fights, Jan found his footing and went on a dominant 8-1 run. During this run, Blachowicz was able to make history and become the light heavyweight champion.
At 40, Jan is still one of the top fighters of the light heavyweight division and is looking to regain his title.
Joanna J?drzejczyk
Without question, Joanna Jedrzejcyk is one of the best Polish fighters in the UFC. During her career, Joanna made history by becoming the first Polish UFC champion.
During her title reign, the Boogeywoman terrorized the strawweight division. She owns numerous UFC records from the most strawweight title defenses(5) and most women’s title bouts(10).
Joanna took part in some of the best fights in UFC history from her wars with Rose and Zhang. Not only is Joanna Champion one of the best Polish fighters in UFC history, but one of the great women’s champions.
She will no doubt go down as a future UFC Hall of Famer for her incredible career filled with accomplishments.
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