mixed martial artsalso known as MMA by the acronym of Mixed Martial Arts, They combine boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, karate, taekwondo, kickboxing and judo. Athletes compete in a format that allows them to punch, kick, and achieve takedowns or submissions.
The birth of modern MMA is dated 1993, with the creation of UFCan organization that promotes sports stars and stages fights around the world.
In its first event, the UFC tried to answer which was the most effective martial art in real combat. The Pride Fighting Championships (organized by a Japanese company), in 1997, raised the level of MMA. And this sport did not stop growing.
In the 21st century, MMA began to establish itself as a legitimate sport, thanks to universal rules such as those of the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Artswhich introduced weight classes, limited times, and bans on dangerous techniques.
Great fights of all time in the UFC. Robbie Lawler (right) vs Rory MacDonald.
The main championships are organized by the UFC, acronym for Ultimate Fighting Championship, which organizes MMA events with some of the best fighters today.
The UFC has had and currently has great champions, each in their category and with its characteristics. Here we give you a profile of the best 5 fighters in the history of the prestigious MMA/UFC.
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Jon Jones
USA. Heavy weight. Record: 28-1-0. In activity.
A large number of fighters recognize Jon Bones Jones as the best fighter of all time. Since his debut in 2008 against André Gusmão, the American earned respect in the UFC.
He is the youngest fighter to become light heavyweight champion and achieved the most defenses in a row (eight fights). He was a UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion.
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Conor McGregor
Ireland. Lightweight. Record: 22-6-0. In activity.
Influenced by boxing since the age of 12, when he began training, McGregor is a showman within the world of MMA. He has also been a star with enormous sales power.
Great stars of the UFC. Conor McGregor: a media phenomenon born in Ireland. Lightweight./UFC Image
In 2018 he fought a great fight against Russian champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, which he lost without objection. But he does not lack virtues: he was the first fighter to become champion of two different divisions, when he held the lightweight and featherweight belts simultaneously.
Anderson Silva
Brazil. Medium Weight. Record: 34-11-0. Retired in 2020.
Great stars of the UFC. Brazilian Anderson Silva and his fabulous technique. He retired from the UFC in 2020 and is one of the glories of all time./ UFC.
After training taekwondo and capoeira, Silva specialized in Muay Thai, a discipline with which he entered the big story of the UFC.
The Brazilian, born in São Paulo, has the highest number of victories by KO in the history of the competition, in addition to having defended the middleweight title on 10 consecutive occasions, keeping his belt for almost seven years. Known as The Spider, he debuted in the UFC in 2006 and retired in 2020.
Georges St-Pierre
Canada. Welterweight and middleweight. Record: 26-2-0. Retired in 2019.
Great stars of the UFC. Canadian Georges St-Pierre and all his fierceness: welterweight and middleweight. He retired in 2019./UFC Image.
Another unforgettable UFC legend is undoubtedly Georges St-Pierre. Born in Canada, he was a two-time welterweight champion and was considered the best fighter in the world in his division.
He was even recognized as the Canadian athlete of the year in 2008, 2009 and 2010. MMA specialists highlight his intelligence in moving within the octagon, identifying his opponent’s weaknesses and enhancing their strengths.
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Russia. Represents the Arab Emirates. Lightweight. Record: 29-0-0. Retired.
Great stars of the UFC. Khabib Nurmagomedov and the aggressiveness of his kick. UFC lightweight world champion. He retired in 2021 undefeated in 29 fights.
The Russian fighter wrote his history in MMA thanks to his grappling style and the influence of his training in sambo, judo and wrestling. He won an incredible duel against another star of his weight, Conor McGregor. In a fight that is always talked about for there to be a million-dollar reissue.
Called The Eagle, Khabib Nurmagomedov was a lightweight world champion in the UFC and retired in 2021 with an undefeated 29-0, the product of 11 wins by submission, 10 by decision of the judges and 8 by KO.
Great stars of the UFC. Conor McGregor: a media phenomenon born in Ireland. Lightweight./UFC Image
Great stars of the UFC. Brazilian Anderson Silva and his fabulous technique. He retired from the UFC in 2020 and is one of the glories of all time./ UFC.
Great stars of the UFC. Canadian Georges St-Pierre and all his fierceness: welterweight and middleweight. He retired in 2019./UFC Image.
Great stars of the UFC. Khabib Nurmagomedov and the aggressiveness of his kick. UFC lightweight world champion. He retired in 2021 undefeated in 29 fights.