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Rankings

• 1

  

  Silva vs. Sonnen

  UFC 117

  Anderson Silva wins via Submission, Triangle Armbar Aug 2010

• 2

  

  Gastelum vs. Adesanya

  UFC 236

  Israel Adesanya wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2019

• 3

  

  Whittaker vs. Romero II

  UFC 225

  Robert Whittaker wins via Decision, Split Jun 2018

• 4

  

  Henderson vs. Bisping

  UFC 100

  Dan Henderson wins via KO/TKO, Punch Jul 2009

• 5

  

  Silva vs. Bisping

  UFC Fight Night 84

  Michael Bisping wins via Decision, Unanimous Feb 2016

• 6

  

  Silva vs. Weidman

  UFC 162

  Chris Weidman wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jul 2013

• 7

  

  Akiyama vs. Leben

  UFC 116

  Chris Leben wins via Submission, Triangle Choke Jul 2010

• 8

  

  Romero vs. Whittaker

  UFC 213

  Robert Whittaker wins via Decision, Unanimous Jul 2017

• 9

  

  Lawler vs. Manhoef

  Strikeforce

  Robbie Lawler wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jan 2010

• 10

  

  Silva vs. Franklin II

  UFC 77

  Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knees Oct 2007

• 11

  

  Bisping vs. St-Pierre

  UFC 217

  Georges St-Pierre wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Nov 2017

• 12

  

  Silva vs. Bisping

  UFC 110

  Wanderlei Silva wins via Decision, Unanimous Feb 2010

• 13

  

  Smith vs. Sell

  The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale

  Scott Smith wins via KO/TKO, Punch Nov 2006

• 14

  

  Silva vs. Franklin I

  UFC 64

  Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knee Oct 2006

• 15

  

  Romero vs. Costa

  UFC 241

  Paulo Costa wins via Decision, Unanimous Aug 2019

• 16

  

  Weidman vs. Rockhold

  UFC 194

  Luke Rockhold wins via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound Dec 2015

• 17

  

  Adesanya vs. Pereira

  UFC 281

  Alex Pereira wins via KO/TKO, Punches (standing TKO) Nov 2022

• 18

  

  Silva vs. Henderson

  UFC 82

  Anderson Silva wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Mar 2008

• 19

  

  Silva vs. Belfort

  UFC 126

  Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches Feb 2011

• 20

  

  Bisping vs. Henderson II

  UFC 204

  Michael Bisping wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2016

• 21

  

  Rockhold vs. Bisping II

  UFC 199

  Michael Bisping wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jun 2016

• 22

  

  Weidman vs. Machida

  UFC 175

  Chris Weidman wins via Decision, Unanimous Jul 2014

• 23

  

  Weidman vs. Souza

  UFC 230

  Ronaldo Souza wins via KO/TKO, Punches Nov 2018

• 24

  

  Silva vs. Sonnen II

  UFC 148

  Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches Jul 2012

• 25

  

  Silva vs. Leben

  UFC Fight Night 5

  Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knee Jun 2006

• 26

  

  Marquardt vs. Sonnen

  UFC 109

  Chael Sonnen wins via Decision, Unanimous Feb 2010

• 27

  

  Akiyama vs. Belcher

  UFC 100

  Yoshihiro Akiyama wins via Decision, Split Jul 2009

• 28

  

  Adesanya vs. Strickland

  UFC 293

  Sean Strickland wins via Decision, Unanimous Sep 2023

• 29

  

  Souza vs. Rockhold

  Strikeforce

  Luke Rockhold wins via Decision, Unanimous Sep 2011

• 30

  

  Whittaker vs. Adesanya

  UFC 243

  Israel Adesanya wins via KO/TKO, Counter Left Hook Oct 2019

• 32

  

  Franklin vs. Quarry

  UFC 56

  Rich Franklin wins via KO/TKO, Punch Nov 2005

• 31

  

  Mousasi vs. Souza

  Dream 6

  Gegard Mousasi wins via KO/TKO, Upkick Sep 2008

• 33

  

  Santiago vs. Misaki II

  Sengoku 14

  Jorge Santiago wins via KO/TKO, Corner Stoppage Aug 2010

• 34

  

  Souza vs. Mousasi II

  UFC Fight Night 50

  Ronaldo Souza wins via Submission, Guillotine Choke Sep 2014

• 35

  

  Le vs. Shamrock

  Strikeforce

  Cung Le wins via KO/TKO, Broken Arm Mar 2008

• 36

  

  Pereira vs. Adesanya II

  UFC 287

  Israel Adesanya wins via KO/TKO, Counter Right Apr 2023

• 37

  

  Silva vs. Marquardt

  UFC 73

  Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jul 2007

• 38

  

  Maia vs. MacDonald

  UFC 87

  Demian Maia wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Aug 2008

• 39

  

  Leben vs. Stann

  UFC 125

  Brian Stann wins via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches Jan 2011

• 40

  

  Silva vs. Leben

  UFC 132

  Chris Leben wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jul 2011

• 41

  

  Chonan vs. Silva

  Pride Shockwave 2004

  Ryo Chonan wins via Submission, Flying Scissor Heel Hook Dec 2004

• 42

  

  Okami vs. Boetsch

  UFC 144

  Tim Boetsch wins via KO/TKO, Punches Feb 2012

• 43

  

  Henderson vs. Lombard

  UFC 199

  Dan Henderson wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Elbows Jun 2016

• 44

  

  Henderson vs. Shields

  Strikeforce

  Jake Shields wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2010

• 45

  

  Silva vs. Lutter

  UFC 67

  Anderson Silva wins via Submission, Elbows Feb 2007

• 46

  

  Kampmann vs. McFedries

  UFC 68

  Martin Kampmann wins via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke Mar 2007

• 48

  

  Weidman vs. Silva II

  UFC 168

  Chris Weidman wins via KO/TKO, Broken Leg Dec 2013

• 47

  

  Shamrock vs. Diaz

  Strikeforce

  Nick Diaz wins via KO/TKO, Punches Apr 2009

• 49

  

  Strickland vs. Du Plessis

  UFC 297

  Dricus Du Plessis wins via Decision, Split Jan 2024

• 50

  

  Diaz vs. Smith

  Strikeforce

  Nick Diaz wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Jun 2009