🥊Best UFC Strikers of All Time

Anderson Silva

Silva's nine-year win streak featured highlight-reel front kicks and counter-striking that ended careers. His 2007-2013 middleweight reign showcased timing no one could solve until a late-career drop-off.

KO Wins: 23Strike Accuracy: 62 %Strikes/Min: 3.8Title Defenses: 10Peak IQ: 9.5/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 3 rankingsAnderson Silva

Jose Aldo▲ Rising

Aldo's early UFC stretch featured brutal leg kicks and boxing combinations that held featherweight gold for years. The 2009-2015 reign set the standard for kickboxing pressure.

KO Wins: 18Strike Accuracy: 46 %Strikes/Min: 4.9Title Defenses: 7Peak IQ: 8.8/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 3 rankingsJosé Aldo

Israel Adesanya

Adesanya's karate-based precision and leg-kick accumulation dismantled middleweight contenders for years. The 2019-2022 reign included highlight finishes over Whittaker and Costa.

KO Wins: 15Strike Accuracy: 51 %Strikes/Min: 5.2Title Defenses: 5Peak IQ: 9.2/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 3 rankingsIsrael Adesanya

Conor McGregor

McGregor's left-hand accuracy and timing produced two-division title wins in record time. The 2015-2016 run ended Aldo in 13 seconds and captured lightweight gold.

KO Wins: 19Strike Accuracy: 48 %Strikes/Min: 5.4Title Defenses: 0Peak IQ: 9/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 7 rankingsConor McGregor

Alex Pereira

Pereira translated kickboxing power into two-division UFC titles with left-hook finishes over Adesanya and Hill. His rapid rise proved elite striking translates instantly.

KO Wins: 11Strike Accuracy: 49 %Strikes/Min: 4.7Title Defenses: 2Peak IQ: 8.5/10

added by Yourlist EditorialAlex Pereira

Justin Gaethje

Gaethje's pressure wrestling and overhand right created chaos fights that tested every lightweight. The 2020 interim title win over Tony Ferguson showcased raw power.

KO Wins: 8Strike Accuracy: 42 %Strikes/Min: 6.3Title Defenses: 0Peak IQ: 7.8/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 2 rankingsJustin Gaethje

Dustin Poirier

Poirier's boxing combinations and left-hook power produced multiple lightweight title shots. The 2019-2021 run featured finishes over Hooker and McGregor.

KO Wins: 16Strike Accuracy: 51 %Strikes/Min: 5.8Title Defenses: 0Peak IQ: 8.3/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 2 rankingsDustin Poirier

Max Holloway

Holloway's volume and durability produced three featherweight title wins and the 2019 145-pound record. His pressure combinations wore down elite competition over 25 minutes.

KO Wins: 13Strike Accuracy: 47 %Strikes/Min: 7.1Title Defenses: 3Peak IQ: 8.7/10

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Sean O'Malley

O'Malley's counter-striking and calf-kick setups produced a bantamweight title win over Sterling in 2023. His precision and timing created highlight moments.

KO Wins: 7Strike Accuracy: 53 %Strikes/Min: 4.9Title Defenses: 1Peak IQ: 8.1/10

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Kamaru Usman

Usman's jab and right-hand power built a welterweight reign before wrestling took over. The 2019-2021 stretch featured striking dominance over Covington.

KO Wins: 9Strike Accuracy: 50 %Strikes/Min: 4.6Title Defenses: 5Peak IQ: 8/10

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Lyoto Machida

Machida's karate footwork and counter left produced a 2009 light-heavyweight title win and multiple highlight finishes. His style frustrated power punchers for years.

KO Wins: 11Strike Accuracy: 55 %Strikes/Min: 3.2Title Defenses: 2Peak IQ: 8.6/10

added by Yourlist EditorialLyoto Machida

Amanda Nunes

Nunes combined power punching with finishing instinct to become the greatest women's fighter. Her 2016-2022 two-division reign featured brutal knockouts.

KO Wins: 12Strike Accuracy: 49 %Strikes/Min: 5.1Title Defenses: 7Peak IQ: 8.4/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 3 rankingsAmanda Nunes

Vitor Belfort

Belfort's early speed and left-hand power produced quick UFC finishes and a 2013 light-heavyweight title run. His athletic prime defined highlight-reel striking.

KO Wins: 18Strike Accuracy: 43 %Strikes/Min: 3.9Title Defenses: 1Peak IQ: 7.7/10

added by Yourlist EditorialVitor Belfort

Valentina Shevchenko

Shevchenko's Muay Thai precision and leg kicks dominated flyweight for years. The 2017-2022 reign featured technical mastery and multiple defenses.

KO Wins: 8Strike Accuracy: 52 %Strikes/Min: 4.8Title Defenses: 7Peak IQ: 8.8/10

added by Yourlist EditorialValentina Shevchenko

Georges St-Pierre

GSP's jab and takedown threat created a welterweight dynasty built on striking control. The 2008-2013 reign featured consistent decision dominance.

KO Wins: 9Strike Accuracy: 46 %Strikes/Min: 4.5Title Defenses: 9Peak IQ: 8.9/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 3 rankingsGeorges St-Pierre

Jon Jones

Jones blended elite striking with elbows and oblique kicks to dominate light-heavyweight for a decade. The 2011-2020 reign featured creative finishes.

KO Wins: 10Strike Accuracy: 58 %Strikes/Min: 4.3Title Defenses: 11Peak IQ: 9.3/10

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Edson Barboza

Barboza's leg kicks and spinning attacks produced multiple highlight finishes. His kickboxing base made him a perennial lightweight contender.

KO Wins: 7Strike Accuracy: 44 %Strikes/Min: 5Title Defenses: 0Peak IQ: 7.2/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 2 rankingsEdson Barboza

Chuck Liddell

Liddell's overhand right and pressure punching defined early UFC light-heavyweight. The 2004-2006 reign featured brutal finishes that built the sport's popularity.

KO Wins: 21Strike Accuracy: 41 %Strikes/Min: 3.5Title Defenses: 4Peak IQ: 7.5/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 2 rankingsChuck Liddell

Robert Whittaker

Whittaker's boxing combinations and power punching produced a middleweight title win and multiple defenses. His 2017-2019 reign showcased clean striking.

KO Wins: 11Strike Accuracy: 48 %Strikes/Min: 5.3Title Defenses: 3Peak IQ: 8.2/10

added by Yourlist EditorialRobert Whittaker

Alexander Volkanovski

Volkanovski's boxing and wrestling blend produced a long featherweight reign. His striking volume and timing defined the division post-Aldo.

KO Wins: 12Strike Accuracy: 51 %Strikes/Min: 5.9Title Defenses: 5Peak IQ: 8.5/10

added by Yourlist EditorialAlexander Volkanovski

Wanderlei Silva

Silva's aggressive Muay Thai and flying knees terrorized middleweight and light-heavyweight divisions. The Pride-to-UFC run featured nonstop pressure.

KO Wins: 27Strike Accuracy: 44 %Strikes/Min: 4.1Title Defenses: 0Peak IQ: 7.9/10

added by Yourlist EditorialWanderlei Silva

Junior dos Santos

JDS's boxing combinations and right-hand power produced a heavyweight title win over Velasquez. His early UFC run featured clean striking.

KO Wins: 14Strike Accuracy: 45 %Strikes/Min: 4.2Title Defenses: 1Peak IQ: 7.6/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 2 rankingsJunior dos Santos

TJ Dillashaw

Dillashaw's footwork and counter striking produced a bantamweight title reign. His 2014-2016 run featured volume and precision.

KO Wins: 8Strike Accuracy: 46 %Strikes/Min: 5.7Title Defenses: 3Peak IQ: 8.1/10

added by Yourlist EditorialT.J. Dillashaw

Anthony Pettis▼ Falling

Pettis's creative kicks and showtime finishes produced a lightweight title win. His 2013-2015 run featured highlight-reel striking.

KO Wins: 10Strike Accuracy: 43 %Strikes/Min: 4.4Title Defenses: 1Peak IQ: 7.4/10

added by Yourlist Editorialin 2 rankingsAnthony Pettis

Petr Yan

Yan's pressure boxing and low kicks produced a bantamweight title win over Aldo. His technical striking made him a division staple.

KO Wins: 7Strike Accuracy: 47 %Strikes/Min: 5.5Title Defenses: 1Peak IQ: 8.3/10

added by Yourlist EditorialPetr Yan