10 Best UFC Fighters of All Time (2025 Update)

The UFC has grown to be the top fight sport in the world. Fans love the power, the speed, and the heart that the cage brings. Over the years, many stars have made the game what it is today. Each fighter has a tale of wins and pain that shaped the sport. Some ruled for years, while some made a fast but strong mark. In this list, we will look at the ten best UFC fighters of all time. Each name stands out in 2025 for skill class and the will to fight.

Anderson Silva, known as the Spider, is one of the most skilled men to ever step in the cage. He ruled the middle class for years with sharp hands and slick kicks. His calm face and smooth moves made him hard to hit. Silva won with ease and with style. His long title run is still one of the best in UFC. He mixed art and fight in a way that no one else could. Fans will never forget his wins and his cool show of skill. Silva will stay a true icon in the sport of fighting.

Georges St Pierre, or GSP, is one of the most loved stars in UFC. He ruled the welter class for years with sharp skill and smart moves. GSP was known for his clean jab and strong ground game. He could fight any style and still come out on top. He was calm and smart in each fight and showed class in and out of the cage. GSP left and came back to win the middleweight belt, too. Few can match his clean record and his grace. GSP will always stand as one of the true greats in UFC.

Jon Jones is still a big name in UFC even in 2025. He was the youngest champ in UFC and held the light heavyweight belt for years. Jones had reach skill and a wide set of moves that made him hard to beat. He used kicks, elbows, and holds with ease. Jones was able to beat top foes and show skill that few had seen. Later, he moved up to the heavy class and proved he could rule there as well. With his long list of wins and sharp skills, Jones is one of the best UFC fighters of all time.

Khabib Nurmagomedov is a true legend with an unbeaten record. He left the cage with 29 wins and no losses. Khabib ruled the lightweight class with his grip and his will. His ground game was pure and strong. He was known to hold down foes and drain them with skill and force. Khabib beat top stars like Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. He showed that fight is not just skill but also heart and mind. Though his time was short, his mark was deep. Khabib is proof that pure will and sharp skill can make a champ for life.

Conor McGregor is one of the most well-known UFC stars of all time. He held two belts in two weight classes at once. Conor had a left hand that could end a fight in one shot. His bold words and his fast wins made him a household name. He drew fans from all parts of the globe and made UFC a true show. McGregor had both high and low points but his star power never left. He made fans tune in to see his walk and his talk. Conor is still one of the best-known names in the fight sport.

Amanda Nunes is the best female fighter in UFC to date. She held both the bantam and feather belts and ruled them with power. Her wins over Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, and Holly Holm made her the lioness of UFC. She fought with both skill and will, and she proved that women can rule in the cage just as men can. Nunes was strong, smart, and brave. She gave hope to young girls who dream of fighting. Her long reign and her class make her one of the top names in UFC. She will be a star for all time.

Daniel Cormier, or DC, is a star both in the fight and on screen. He was a champ in two classes, light heavy and heavy. DC was a great wrestler with fast hands and a strong will. He had big wins over names like Stipe Miocic and Anthony Johnson. Fans loved him not just for his skill but for his kind heart. After the fight, he moved to call fights, and his voice is now a key part of UFC. His mix of skill and grace made him one of the best. DC is loved by fans and will always be a great fight.

Stipe Miocic is seen as one of the best heavyweight champions in UFC. He had the most belt saves in the heavy class. Stipe used sharp boxing and strong ground skills to beat foes. He won over stars like Francis Ngannou and Daniel Cormier. His calm mind made him hard to read in the cage. He was a hero in his town and worked as a fireman as well. Fans saw him as a true man of class. His wins and his grace made him a top name in UFC. Stipe will stay a key part of fight sport for years.

Ronda Rousey was the first big woman star in UFC. She was the face that drew new fans and made the sport grow fast. Her arm bar was fast and fierce, and she beat foes in mere seconds. Ronda was the first woman to join the UFC Hall of Fame. She opened the gate for women to shine in the cage. Her reign was not long, but her mark was deep. She showed that women could fight on the world stage. Ronda moved on, but her name is still told in fight gyms. She changed UFC for good and for all time.

Jose Aldo was the king of the featherweight class for a long time. He had sharp kicks, fast hands and clean skill. Aldo had a long run as champ and beat many top foes. Even when he lost his belt, he came back to give fans wars. His heart was big and his will was strong. Aldo showed true fight spirit each time. Fans loved his fire and his class. He was a true warrior in the cage. His path stands as one of the best in UFC. Aldo is still one of the most loved and most feared fighters.

The UFC has built many stars, but these ten stand above all. They gave fans the best shows, and they built the sport to what it is now. Each name on this list had skill, heart, and pride. Some, like Silva and Aldo, had long runs. Some, like Ronda and Khabib, had short but sharp paths. Yet all left a mark that will last. UFC will keep growing, and new stars will rise. But the best of all time will still hold their place. These ten will stay icons in the fight sport for many years to come.