Top Five Unbeaten Combatants Reigning Supreme in the UFC Arena
Unstoppable Fighters: Unbeaten UFC Warriors
Writing for BeyondWords, Quintin van Jaarsveld takes on the challenge of determining the top unbeaten warriors shredding their way through the UFC octagon. But let's dive deeper into the strange, dangerous, and dominant world of MMA.
In mixed martial arts, staying undefeated is like sailing a pirate ship through treacherous waters. A single wrong move, a bad luck punch, or an unexpected battle can strike down even the fiercest of fighters. And yet, there are warriors who persist against the odds, remaining undefeated. Here's a look at five of the deadliest, most frightening, and unstoppable:
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Ilia Topuria (14-0, 6-0 UFC)
Topuria is merciless as the Georgian Grim Reaper, always striving for the kill. With only twice going the distance, his two notable wins were against Youssef Zalal in 2020 and his last bout against Josh Emmett. Between those victories, he leveled opponents such as Damon Jackson, Ryan Hall, Jai Herbert, and Bryce Mitchell, solidifying himself as a major contender at 145 pounds.
Set to face UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 on February 18, Topuria could make history.
Shavkat Rakhmonov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC)
Speaking of unrelenting, bloodthirsty predators, Rakhmonov reigns supreme. With a 100% finishing rate, he's a force to be reckoned with—one that comes with a rare 8 knockouts and 10 submissions.
Though hindered by injury during his last fight, Rakhmonov outmuscled former two-time title challenger Steven Thompson with ease. The Kazakh powerhouse is on a six-fight win streak and threatens to become the next welterweight champion.
Khamzat Chimaev (13-0, 7-0 UFC)
Chimaev burst onto the scene in 2020, tormenting opponents with unparalleled dominance. Driven by an insatiable desire for violence, "Borz" decimated John Philips and Rhys McKee in an astounding 10-day turnaround, maintaining pristine health.
Capping off victory after victory, Chimaev's epic win against Gilbert Burns, followed by a decision over former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman, has cemented his legend in the UFC.
Umar Nurmagomedov (16-0, 4-0 UFC)
Sporting the dark aura of his famed cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov, Umar Nurmagomedov terrorizes the bantamweight division. A force to be reckoned with, he submitted Sergey Morozov and Brian Kelleher in his first UFC fights and outpointed Nate Maness.
Nurmagomedov made the biggest statement of all in early 2023 when he showcased improved striking, producing a jaw-dropping knockout against Raoni Barcelos. Conqueror of the fearsome, the 27-year-old will undoubtedly ascend.
Tatiana Suarez (10-0, 6-0 UFC)
Transcending even bad luck, injury, and cancer—Suarez might have already been the UFC champion if it weren't for these setbacks. A relentless alpha female with unstoppable wrestling, she restricted Montana de la Rosa and defeated former strawweight queen Jessica Andrade.
With previous victories over Alexa Grasso, the former Olympic wrestling hopeful boasts the tools to ascend to UFC queen in more ways than one. Fans eagerly await her continued rise to dominance.
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Quintin Van Jaarsveld is a former MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year and a three-time Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal Sports Journalist of the Year. Previously a sports editor, Outstanding Journalist of the Year award winner, deputy editor at The Fever Media Group, senior staff writer at Rugby365.com, he eboasts over 15 years' experience and is currently a freelance sports writer.
In the world of mixed martial arts, sports like rugby seem insignificant when compared to the raw power and unrelenting spirit of unbeaten UFC warriors. These fighters, such as Ilia Topuria, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Khamzat Chimaev, Umar Nurmagomedov, and Tatiana Suarek, are not just warriors in the octagon – they are like mixed-martial-arts versions of rugby's unstoppable flanks, their undefeated records a testament to their dominance.
