5 active UFC fighters with the most fights

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Jorge Masvidal holds a record of 35-16

In the UFC, there is always a chance that your next fight will be your last. The dangerous and unpredictable nature of MMA makes it difficult to have a lengthy career at the top of the sport. However, many fighters have had sustained success, with some still competing in the octagon today.

A prime example of a fighter like this is Jorge Masvidal. After adding to his tally on Saturday, 'Gamebred' has 51 fights under his belt, 21 in the UFC. While he was unsuccessful in the main event of UFC 272 against Colby Covington, he had his moments and remains an elite welterweight.

Masvidal's run has been extraordinary in that even in his 50th fight, he was competing for the welterweight championship. Competing at such a high level after so many battles in the cage is a rare feat, and many fighters tend to struggle to pick up results towards the end of their careers.

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Here are the five active UFC fighters with the most fights:

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#5. Ben Rothwell - UFC heavyweight - 53

Ben Rothwell holds a record of 39-14

Even at 40 years old, Ben Rothwell continues to add to his impressive list of former opponents. He hasn't been a consistent title contender at heavyweight but has fought a who's who of the division. Some of the names he's faced include Tim Sylvia, Cain Velasquez, Mark Hunt, Alistair Overeem, and Junior dos Santos.

Ben Rothwell had already racked up a dizzying 36 professional MMA bouts prior to signing with the UFC in 2009. Since then, he has fought 17 times, going 9-8 inside the octagon. Even later in his career, he has continued to find success, winning three of his last five fights.

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Ben Rothwell will fight Alexander Gustafsson at UFC event on May 21st. (first rep. @FrontkickOnline) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN

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Ben Rothwell will fight Alexander Gustafsson at UFC event on May 21st. (first rep. @FrontkickOnline) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN https://t.co/aXQQ6YQ4Bm

Rothwell is also not done yet and will face another big name before too long. He is scheduled to take on Alexander Gustafsson in a big-time heavyweight bout on May 21. With 'Big Ben' appearing to still be operating at a high level, he may be able to continue adding several fights to his impressive tally.

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