The Best UFC Fighters Who Walked Away From The Octagon
The list of retired MMA fighters features some of the all-time great performers in the sport. Many active fighters are hoping to rise in the all-time great rankings, but we already know the entire story of these careers that ended. This is a look at the top names to leave the mixed martial arts world after having strong careers to see just which names stand out the most.
Top icons like Ronda Rousey, Randy Couture, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson have seen the end of their time inside of the octagon. The retired UFC fighters have the best argument, but there are also some relevant names to have international success in other promotions.
Which of these retired MMA fighters deserves to have the most respected legacy in retirement? Vote up the best fighters and check back to see just which retired MMA stars have the most respect for their careers.
- Canada
- Birthplace: Saint-Isidore, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Record: 26-2
Weight class: Welterweight
Fighting style: Kyokushin karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Gaidojutsu, Shidokan
Belts won: UFC Welterweight Championship, UFC Middleweight Championship Record: 29-0
Weight class: Lightweight, Welterweight
Fighting style: Sambo
Belts won: UFC Lightweight Championship- United States of America
- Birthplace: Hillsboro, Illinois, United States of America
Record: 45-9
Weight class: Welterweight
Fighting style: Wrestling, Boxing
Belts won: UFC Welterweight Championship - United States of America
- Birthplace: Santa Barbara, California, USA
Record: 21-9
Weight class: Light Heavyweight
Fighting style: Kickboxing, Kajukenbo, Karate, Wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Belts won: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship - United States of America
- Birthplace: Everett, Washington, United States of America
Record: 19-11
Weight class: Light Heavyweight
Fighting style: Boxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Jujutsu, Greco-Roman wrestling, Catch wrestling, Submission wrestling
Belts won: UFC Heavyweight Championship, UFC Light Heavyweight Championship - United Kingdom
- Birthplace: Nicosia, Cyprus
Record: 30-9
Weight class: Middleweight
Fighting style: Kickboxing
Belts won: UFC Middleweight Championship