{"id":251,"date":"2026-07-27T07:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T07:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/mma\/?p=251"},"modified":"2026-07-27T07:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T07:36:38","slug":"ufc-fighters-most-wins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/mma\/2026\/07\/27\/ufc-fighters-most-wins\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Fighters With the Most Wins in Company History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the promotion&#8217;s debut in 1993, only a handful of fighters have consistently piled up wins against the sport&#8217;s toughest competition. With Max Holloway&#8217;s TKO victory over Conor McGregor at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/mma\/2026\/07\/16\/conor-mcgregor-tko-ufc-329\/\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UFC 329<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1- Jim Miller\u2013 28 UFC Wins<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 28\u201318 (1 NC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Appearances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 47<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finishes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 (14 Submissions, 6 Knockouts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Achievements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most fights in UFC history, most wins in UFC history.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jim Miller stands alone atop the UFC\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCIAhhJzdyV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCIAhhJzdyV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; 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font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCIAhhJzdyV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by ESPN MMA (@espnmma)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Remarkably, he is the only athlete to have competed and won at UFC 100, UFC 200, and UFC 300, cementing his legacy as the <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ySKJHLQDkgU\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UFC\u2019s premier ironman<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Charles Oliveira\u2013 25 UFC Wins<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 25\u201310 (1 NC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Appearances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 37<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finishes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 21 (17 Submissions, 4 Knockouts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Achievements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Former UFC Lightweight Champion, most finishes (21) and most submission victories (17) in UFC history.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charles Oliveira\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVnJbuqDMry\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVnJbuqDMry\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVnJbuqDMry\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by ESPN (@espn)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/mma\/2026\/07\/27\/carlos-ulberg-ufc-matchmaker\/\" target=\"_self\">Carlos Ulberg Plays Matchmaker, Proposes Mini-Eliminator to Crown Next UFC Title Challenger<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His recent victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio in front of his hometown fans <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/mma\/2026\/07\/06\/max-holloway-charles-oliveira\/\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and Max Holloway at UFC 326<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> further solidified his place among the UFC\u2019s all-time greats.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Max Holloway\u2013 24 UFC Wins<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24\u20139<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Appearances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 33<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finishes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 14 (12 Knockouts, 2 Submissions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Achievements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Former UFC Featherweight Champion, BMF Champion, all-time UFC leader in total and significant strikes landed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dase3SHAvPr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dase3SHAvPr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dase3SHAvPr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Fourounce (@fourouncemma)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/mma\/2026\/07\/27\/dana-white-conor-mcgregor-ufc\/\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conor McGregor at UFC 329 in just 69 seconds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the former 145lbs kingpin is now the only fourth fighter in company history to have a TKO\/KO win in three different weight classes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Neil Magny\u2013 24 UFC Wins<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24\u201312<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Appearances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 36<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finishes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8 (4 Knockouts, 4 Submissions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Achievements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tied for most welterweight wins in UFC history, most decision victories in UFC history.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, he\u2019s tested himself against world-class opponents like Carlos Condit, Johny Hendricks, Robbie Lawler, Gilbert Burns, and Shavkat Rakhmonov.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPIUZePjEu_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPIUZePjEu_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by MMA Junkie (@mmajunkie)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His consistency and durability have made him a <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gyAp1wFjUE\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staple of the welterweight division<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Haitian-American star picked up his 24th UFC win at UFC Perth, where he defeated hometown favorite Jake Matthews.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Andrei Arlovski\u2013 23 UFC Wins<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 23\u201318 (1 NC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Appearances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 42<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finishes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11 (9 Knockouts, 2 Submissions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Achievements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Former UFC heavyweight champion, most wins and most appearances in UFC Heavyweight history.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andrei Arlovski\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hC_as29g_Ic?si=4GhK4jKmC-w9zDJd&amp;start=2\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/mma\/2026\/07\/14\/conor-mcgregor-ufc-return\/\" target=\"_self\">\u201cHe Kind of Owes Chandler That Fight\u201d \u2013 Israel Adesanya Backs Michael Chandler as Conor McGregor\u2019s Only Logical UFC Return<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Donald Cerrone\u2013 23 UFC Wins<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 23\u201314 (2 NC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Appearances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 38<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finishes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 16 (10 Knockouts, 6 Submissions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Achievements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> UFC Hall of Famer (Class of 2023), 18 Post-Fight Bonuses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donald &#8220;Cowboy&#8221; 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. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"max-width: px\"><smartframe-embed class=\"smartframe_wp_element\" customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOBiBuHaBVf\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 3000px; aspect-ratio: 3000\/2000;\" ><\/smartframe-embed><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, Cerrone hinted at a potential return to reach a <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o5mKvZInGGI\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">career milestone of 50 combined fights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the UFC and WEC, a testament to his love for competition. Over the years, he\u2019s battled some of MMA\u2019s biggest stars, including Conor McGregor, Eddie Alvarez, Tony Ferguson, and Justin Gaethje.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7. Demian Maia\u2013 22 UFC Wins<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22\u201311<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Appearances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 33<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finishes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11 (11 Submissions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Achievements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Two-time UFC Title Challenger (Middleweight &amp; Welterweight), 11 Submission wins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>8. Jon Jones\u2013 22 UFC Wins<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22\u20131 (1 NC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Appearances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finishes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11 (7 Knockouts, 4 Submissions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Achievements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Former UFC heavyweight Champion, former two-time light heavyweight Champion, most title fight wins (16) in UFC history.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most remarkably, Jones has never been <\/span><a  href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=8lKirrARb0w&amp;time_continue=2&amp;source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fnyfights.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decisively beaten in the Octagon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8lKirrARb0w?si=Y0Zo-O8ISLXg0Z35&amp;start=4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 205 pounds, he set another benchmark with 11 consecutive title defenses and spent an astounding 1,743 days ranked as the UFC\u2019s pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What truly separates \u2018Bones\u2019 from the rest, however, is the caliber of opposition he conquered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>9. Dustin Poirier\u2013 22 UFC Wins<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Record:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22\u20138 (1 NC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UFC Appearances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 31<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finishes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15 (11 Knockouts, 4 Submissions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Achievements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Former interim UFC lightweight Champion, tied for 5th most finishes in UFC history.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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&#8217;s who of lightweight royalty, including Conor McGregor (twice), Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway (twice), and Eddie Alvarez.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"max-width: px\"><smartframe-embed class=\"smartframe_wp_element\" customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOB89yBw2Xz\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 8192px; aspect-ratio: 8192\/5464;\" ><\/smartframe-embed><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uBf9MjE4FEs&amp;vl=en\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">called it quits at UFC 318<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in his hometown of Louisiana as he faced Holloway in a trilogy bout for the BMF title.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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