5 undefeated UFC fighters with the most wins
Undefeated UFC fighters garner attention like no other. The mystique surrounding mixed martial artists who have yet to suffer losses captures the imagination of MMA fans across the world.
Many are eager to see how far certain fighters can go, excited by the prospect of witnessing greatness. Others are more interested in seeing undefeated fighters they dislike suffer their first career loss.
Whatever their spectators' reasoning, a fighter's undefeated streak is an easy promotional tool the UFC can use to potentially build future stars.
Much of the interest in Sean O'Malley, for example, was due to his previous undefeated streak. Similarly, the hype surrounding current rising star Khamzat Chimaev is partially owed to his undefeated run, while also being due to the sheer dominance he's displayed thus far.
Perhaps no other fighter in MMA history is as perfect a template for the kind of interest an undefeated fighter can gain as Khabib Nurmagomedov. Now retired, the undefeated former lightweight champion sits on a record of 29 wins and 0 losses.
Though he is no longer an active fighter, there are others who have emerged as the UFC's next generation of undefeated fighters. This list looks at five current UFC fighters with the longest undefeated streaks.
#5 Bryce Mitchell (15-0)
Current UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell is an undefeated fighter with 15 wins and 0 losses. His Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt serves as the template for a skillful ground game, while his chain wrestling and relentless pace are reliable methods of dragging his foes to the ground.
On the ground, Mitchell is an ominous grappler who constantly threatens submissions while maintaining his awareness of every position he's in.
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Even when Mitchell is not in an advanced position like side control or top mount, his grappling shines, as he's able to sit in his opponent's guard and frame them with his forearm to create enough space to land punishing elbows from his alternate side.
His foes are rarely safe on the ground if he's managed to secure a position on top.