The UFC is widely regarded as the pinnacle of mixed martial arts. Simply earning a spot on the roster is a career-defining achievement, but making it to the Octagon is only the beginning. The real challenge is staying there long enough to build a legacy.
Since the promotion’s debut in 1993, only a handful of fighters have consistently piled up wins against the sport’s toughest competition. With Max Holloway’s TKO victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 329 taking his UFC win total to 24, now feels like the perfect time to look back at the fighters who have racked up the most wins in UFC history.
1- Jim Miller– 28 UFC Wins
- UFC Record: 28–18 (1 NC)
- UFC Appearances: 47
- Finishes: 20 (14 Submissions, 6 Knockouts)
- Key Achievements: Most fights in UFC history, most wins in UFC history.
Jim Miller stands alone atop the UFC’s all-time victories list. Debuting at UFC 89 in October 2008 against David Baron, the New Jersey native has shown unmatched durability and consistency. Known for his relentless grappling and submission expertise, Miller holds 14 submission wins inside the Octagon.
Throughout his legendary career, Miller has faced some of the biggest names in the sport, including Clay Guida, Benson Henderson, Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone, Dustin Poirier, and Charles Oliveira. Remarkably, he is the only athlete to have competed and won at UFC 100, UFC 200, and UFC 300, cementing his legacy as the UFC’s premier ironman.
2. Charles Oliveira– 25 UFC Wins
- UFC Record: 25–10 (1 NC)
- UFC Appearances: 37
- Finishes: 21 (17 Submissions, 4 Knockouts)
- Key Achievements: Former UFC Lightweight Champion, most finishes (21) and most submission victories (17) in UFC history.
Charles Oliveira’s evolution from an unpredictable young featherweight contender into a UFC lightweight champion is one of the most compelling narratives in MMA history. Armed with high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dangerous Muay Thai, Oliveira holds the record for both the most finishes (21), most submissions (17), and most performance bonuses (19) in company history.
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With marquee stoppage victories over elite names like Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, and Michael Chandler, Oliveira remains an active threat to claim the top spot on the all-time wins list. His recent victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio in front of his hometown fans and Max Holloway at UFC 326 further solidified his place among the UFC’s all-time greats.
3. Max Holloway– 24 UFC Wins
- UFC Record: 24–9
- UFC Appearances: 33
- Finishes: 14 (12 Knockouts, 2 Submissions)
- Key Achievements: Former UFC Featherweight Champion, BMF Champion, all-time UFC leader in total and significant strikes landed.
Max Holloway entered the UFC in 2012 as one of its youngest fighters. Known for his volume striking and durable chin, Holloway went on an iconic 13-fight win streak that included capturing and defending the featherweight championship. Holloway set all-time promotional records for total strikes landed (over 3,900) and significant strikes landed (over 3,600).
His legendary last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 further elevated his standing among the greatest fighters in MMA history. And now, with a TKO win over Conor McGregor at UFC 329 in just 69 seconds, the former 145lbs kingpin is now the only fourth fighter in company history to have a TKO/KO win in three different weight classes.
4. Neil Magny– 24 UFC Wins
- UFC Record: 24–12
- UFC Appearances: 36
- Finishes: 8 (4 Knockouts, 4 Submissions)
- Key Achievements: Tied for most welterweight wins in UFC history, most decision victories in UFC history.
Neil Magny has been the workhorse of the welterweight division since emerging from The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 in 2012. A fighter willing to take on all comers at any time, Magny once tied a UFC record by winning five fights in a single calendar year (2014).
Utilizing a long reach, cardio, and active pace, Magny has accumulated 24 UFC victories, making him one of the most reliable gatekeepers and upper-tier competitors the 170-pound division has ever seen. Over the years, he’s tested himself against world-class opponents like Carlos Condit, Johny Hendricks, Robbie Lawler, Gilbert Burns, and Shavkat Rakhmonov.
His consistency and durability have made him a staple of the welterweight division. The Haitian-American star picked up his 24th UFC win at UFC Perth, where he defeated hometown favorite Jake Matthews.
5. Andrei Arlovski– 23 UFC Wins
- UFC Record: 23–18 (1 NC)
- UFC Appearances: 42
- Finishes: 11 (9 Knockouts, 2 Submissions)
- Key Achievements: Former UFC heavyweight champion, most wins and most appearances in UFC Heavyweight history.
Andrei Arlovski’s UFC journey spans decades. Winning the undisputed heavyweight championship in the mid-2000s, Arlovski had a notable second act in the promotion starting in 2014. Transitioning from an explosive knockout artist into a tactical, technical striker in his later years, Arlovski managed to rack up 23 Octagon wins over multiple generations of heavyweights.
Throughout his storied career, he shared the cage with legends like Stipe Miocic, Frank Mir, Francis Ngannou, and his unforgettable trilogy with Tim Sylvia, which remains a highlight of his legacy. His final appearance came at UFC 303, marking the end of an era after four straight losses. Shortly afterward, Arlovski was released at 45, closing the book on one of the longest and most enduring runs in heavyweight history.
6. Donald Cerrone– 23 UFC Wins
- UFC Record: 23–14 (2 NC)
- UFC Appearances: 38
- Finishes: 16 (10 Knockouts, 6 Submissions)
- Key Achievements: UFC Hall of Famer (Class of 2023), 18 Post-Fight Bonuses.
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone was the fan-favorite embodiment of the anyone, anywhere, anytime mindset. Transitions from WEC to UFC saw Cerrone put together multiple win streaks across both the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Famous for head-kick knockouts and slick submission skills, Cerrone retired in 2022 with 23 UFC wins and 18 post-fight bonuses.
Cerrone held the all-time victories record for several years before being surpassed, retiring in July 2022 after a six-fight skid. He was later inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame (Class of 2023) for his contributions to the sport.
Recently, Cerrone hinted at a potential return to reach a career milestone of 50 combined fights in the UFC and WEC, a testament to his love for competition. Over the years, he’s battled some of MMA’s biggest stars, including Conor McGregor, Eddie Alvarez, Tony Ferguson, and Justin Gaethje.
7. Demian Maia– 22 UFC Wins
- UFC Record: 22–11
- UFC Appearances: 33
- Finishes: 11 (11 Submissions)
- Key Achievements: Two-time UFC Title Challenger (Middleweight & Welterweight), 11 Submission wins.
Demian Maia is regarded as one of the purest and most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialists in mixed martial arts history. Over a 33-fight Octagon career, Maia earned 22 victories by using submission grappling to control and neutralize world-class opponents. He successfully challenged for titles in two different weight classes (middleweight and welterweight) while logging over two hours of control time inside the Octagon.
8. Jon Jones– 22 UFC Wins
- UFC Record: 22–1 (1 NC)
- UFC Appearances: 24
- Finishes: 11 (7 Knockouts, 4 Submissions)
- Key Achievements: Former UFC heavyweight Champion, former two-time light heavyweight Champion, most title fight wins (16) in UFC history.
Widely considered the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, Jon Jones captured the light heavyweight title in 2011 as the youngest champion in UFC history. Across a legendary reign, Jones defeated multiple generations of former champions and top contenders, racking up a record 16 title fight victories.
Most remarkably, Jones has never been decisively beaten in the Octagon. His lone professional loss came via a controversial disqualification against Matt Hamill in 2009 for illegal 12-to-6 elbows, despite thoroughly controlling the fight from start to finish. Sporting a record of 28-1 (1 NC), Jones owns the UFC record for the most title-fight victories with 16.
At 205 pounds, he set another benchmark with 11 consecutive title defenses and spent an astounding 1,743 days ranked as the UFC’s pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter. What truly separates ‘Bones’ from the rest, however, is the caliber of opposition he conquered.
Throughout his career, Jones has defeated eight former or future undisputed UFC champions, including Quinton Jackson, Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans, Vitor Belfort, Glover Teixeira, and his longtime rival Daniel Cormier.
He later carried that success into the 265lbs division, adding former 2-time heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic to his list of high-profile victories and further strengthening his claim as one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history.
9. Dustin Poirier– 22 UFC Wins
- UFC Record: 22–8 (1 NC)
- UFC Appearances: 31
- Finishes: 15 (11 Knockouts, 4 Submissions)
- Key Achievements: Former interim UFC lightweight Champion, tied for 5th most finishes in UFC history.
Dustin Poirier built his legacy in the featherweight and lightweight divisions through high-paced boxing and heart. With 22 Octagon victories, Poirier has defeated a who’s who of lightweight royalty, including Conor McGregor (twice), Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway (twice), and Eddie Alvarez.
His interim title victory over Holloway in 2019 stands as a highlight in a career defined by thrilling performances and fight-night bonuses. The Louisiana native recently called it quits at UFC 318 in his hometown of Louisiana as he faced Holloway in a trilogy bout for the BMF title.
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