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Sports teams have been named after animals since organized sports have been around, but did you ever wonder how many profession sports teams are not named after animals? Football and baseball teams in particular have looked to other places for inspiration.

The Houston Astros, LA Galaxy, and Dallas Stars come from the astronomy world, while other teams like the Tennessee Titans and the New York and San Francisco Giants take their inspiration from Greek mythology. The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Islanders are even named after their city, and the Houston Texans are named after their state. These teams are champions full of Hall of Famers and MVPs, and they have accomplished all of that without naming themselves after animals.

So check out this list of all the professional sports teams not named after animals, and vote up the franchises that have had the most success in their sports. Then, head over and check out all the teams named after animals to get the other side of the coin.

The Best Sports Teams Not Named After Animals

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Professional Sports Teams Not Named After Animals, Ranked

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Baseball

Scott Boras is one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-sports-agents-right-now/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top sports agents</a> in the world, and all Boras Corporation clients have already proved something by getting the biggest name in baseball representation to sign them. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-mlb-agents/pedro-cerrano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Scott Boras Agency</a> has been the best in the game at getting his athletes the biggest contracts in MLB.

Tops among&nbsp;the Boras Corp client list are superstars like Bryce Harper and Jose Altuve, who will&nbsp;both earn&nbsp;$26 million in salary for the 2020 season, as well as 2019 MVP Cody Bellinger. In addition, some of the top pitchers in baseball are represented by Scott Boras, including Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, and Hyun-jin Ryu.

So check out this list of athletes on the Scott Boras client roster, and vote up the most talented. Who are the best baseball players signed by Boras Corporation right now?

Every Athlete On The Scott Boras Client List, Ranked

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All Boras Corporation Clients: Scott Boras' Athletes, Ranked By Fans

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Sports Buff Stuff

Most of what people know about sports agencies and agents comes from&nbsp;Jerry Maguire, but the real world of the top sports agents in the game is full of high-pressure deals and big-money negotionations. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-sports-agents/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most powerful sports agents</a> are always out there, wheeling and dealing and getting the best contracts for their clients.

The success of a sports agent can be measured in dollar signs, and no matter the sport, from baseball to football and basketball to soccer, every agent&#39;s top goal is to get his clients the most money possible. Scott Boras is one of the most famous agents out there, getting his top-tier baseball clients huge megadeals and lengthy contracts, all of which have made Boras and the players he represents very rich. Rap mogul and entrepreneur Jay-Z has made his <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/roc-nation-sports-clients/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Roc Nation Sports</a> into a top agency, as well, doing nearly $1 billion in deals.

So check out this list of the most powerful sports agents in the world, and vote up the one you would want to have making your deals for you. Who is the best agent for an athlete to have in his corner?

The Most Powerful Agents In The Sports World

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The 50 Most Powerful Sports Agents Today, Ranked

Super Bowl LVII,  February 12, 2023. The Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles. You bring the snacks; we'll provide the lists.

The Big Game

The Super Bowl is the ultimate goal for every NFL team, and since 1975, the Wild Card era has made that dream even more achievable for every squad across the league. Even so, the list of wildcard teams that have won the Super Bowl remains short, and every team on it has accomplished something truly remarkable.

The Steelers became the first wild card team to win a Super Bowl when Ben Roethlisberger&nbsp;and Hines Ward led Pittsburgh to victory in Super Bowl XL. The next NFL wild card team to break through was the 2007 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-york-giants-kickers-ever/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">New York Giants</a>, who defeated the 18-0 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-england-patriots-kickers-ever/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">New England Patriots</a> in one of the most shocking Super Bowl outcomes ever. The last wild card Super Bowl winners were the Baltimore Ravens in 2012, when they held on to beat the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-san-francisco-49ers-kickers-ever/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">San Francisco 49ers</a> in a classic showdown.

So vote up the best NFL wild card teams that won the Super Bowl, and help decide which Cinderella team had the most amazing playoff run. Then check back to see if more teams get added to the list as the years go on.

Every Wild Card Team To Win The Super Bowl

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Every Wild Card Super Bowl Winner In NFL History, Ranked

Basketball

Shoe endorsement deals are a huge part of the sports business for star athletes. The hottest athletes sign with the hottest brands for the most money and nothing is hotter in the shoe business than Jordan Brand. Jordan Brand athletes wear the Jumpman logo with pride no matter what sport they participate in.

While Jordan Brand NBA players are the first superstar athletes you think of when you think of that brand, they have recently signed both male and female athletes from all over the sports world. The Jordan Brand roster includes athletes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, and WTA, as well as basketball stars from both the NBA and WNBA. Jordan Brand athletes in 2019 took over the sports world, and with Zion Williamson returning from injury and Luka Doncic joining the team, things are looking up for 2020, as well.&nbsp;

So&nbsp;vote for who you feel is the best Jordan Brand athlete is and be sure to share the list with your friends and fellow sneakerheads so they can chime in as well!

The Best Athletes Signed To Jordan Brand

The 50 Best Jordan Brand Athletes, Ranked By Sports Fans

Golf

Get focused and check out this list of the best putters for improving your golf game. One of the most frustrating facets of golf is working on your short game. It seems like putting should be an easy skill to learn - after all, we&#39;ve all played minigolf -&nbsp;but even some of the pros struggle when they&#39;re on the green.

This is why pros, beginners, and high handicappers&nbsp;alike are constantly looking to buy the best putters out on the market. Be it a blade or a mallet, the best putters make those tricky greens seem not so tricky. Check out the best Scotty Cameron putter or the best TaylorMade club if you want to get your stroke down, or if you&#39;re looking for the best putter for the money, try one of the cheaper options below. Some of these are even putters used by pros on the PGA Tour.

So vote for the best putters for improving your golf game in 2019! Be sure to share the list with your golf buddies and maybe one of these top-rated putters will shave a few strokes off of your game!&nbsp;

The Best Putters For Improving Your Golf Game

The 24 Best Putters To Have In Your Bag, Ranked By Golfers

Fore! Here&#39;s a list of the best drivers for improving your golf game! If you have trouble teeing off and getting it onto the fairway, these are the best drivers for you! Whether the drivers are from TaylorMade, Callaway, or PXG, these&nbsp;will give you your best chance at getting your ball far down the center of the fairway and set you up nicely for the rest of the hole.

Professionals and beginners, seniors and youth players&nbsp;alike would want to keep one of these top-rated drivers with great reviews in their golf bag when they&#39;re off to make their tee time! If you&#39;re high handicapper looking for something to take a few strokes off your game or get rid of that slice, check out some of these clubs. If you&#39;re looking to add distance or need a forgiving driver for cheap, check out some of these big drivers for helping you get your longest, straightest game off the tee.

So please vote for the 2019 drivers you most want in your bag on the course in 2020 and beyond! Be sure to share the list with your golf buddies so they too can tee off on the list!&nbsp;

The Best Drivers For Improving Your Golf Game

The 22 Best Drivers To Have In Your Bag, Ranked By Golfers

Lists about fighters who compete in mixed martial arts and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Inside the Cage

The worst UFC injuries provided painful and gruesome moments none of us would ever want to experience in our lives. Every UFC fight has the potential to end in a horrific way given the nature of violence in each fight. Some fights clearly stand out more for the worst injuries occurred during battle.

Submission specialists and knockout artists are the two styles of fighters that most cause injuries. The brutal shots to another fighter&rsquo;s head can cause severe damage and a referee stoppage. However, submissions are equally as dangerous with the specialists knowing exactly how to break bones. Not to mention the potential for a terrible eye injury.

Presented here are&nbsp;all the worst UFC injuries. Be warned, none of these videos is&nbsp;for the faint of heart. Compare these awful injuries&nbsp;and vote up for the painful moments that make you cringe. Help us find the worst of all the horrifying MMA injuries in the octagon.

The Worst UFC Injuries Of All Time

The 20 Worst UFC Injuries Ever, Ranked By Fans

The fastest knockout in UFC history is a record every MMA fighter would love to have on their resume. Even the submission specialists sometimes prefer going for a knockout victory. There is no other result that can provide that level of dominance from a fast win.&nbsp;

UFC&rsquo;s record for the fastest knockout is currently 5 seconds by Jorge Masvidal against Ben Askren, a fight that went down in 2019. There are quite a few fights to have finished via knockout in under 14 seconds, from flurries of punches to a flying knee. These stand out as the most decisive victories in UFC history. No amount of training or excuses can get past the memory of defeat in such a fast time.

All the best UFC knockouts to end a match in the blink of an eye will be featured here. They all have different levels of importance. Vote up for the ones that impress you the most. Only the fastest knockouts are shown, so choose the best of the best in UFC history.

The Fastest KOs In UFC History

The Fastest UFC Knockouts Ever, Ranked By Fans

Combat Sports

The biggest UFC upsets have proved that no result is certain in the octagon. A huge appeal for UFC events&nbsp;in 2019&nbsp;is the fun of knowing anyone can pull off an upset on the right night. All the MMA fighters are quite skilled and spend their lives training for their upcoming fights. Even the biggest underdog has been preparing for months at a high level for that night to surprise&nbsp;everyone with a shocking KO.&nbsp;

The UFC best upsets to take place in the company&rsquo;s long history will be featured here. Fans were absolutely stunned at the results of these fights in real time. Many betters lost money thinking the favorite would be a safe play, only to see the underdog finish things off with a knockout.

The unpredictability of UFC is most highlighted by the knockouts in play here. Vote up for the results that surprised you the most when they happened, and&nbsp;help decide just which fight had the biggest upset in UFC history!

The Biggest UFC Upsets Of All Time

The 25 Biggest UFC Upsets Ever, Ranked By Fans

The biggest UFC payday is a goal every MMA fighter hopes to achieve. UFC is clearly the biggest MMA promotion in the world that has continued&nbsp;to grow and find new success in 2019. Names like Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor, and Jon Jones have made a huge impact on culture with their impact in the MMA and Bellator&nbsp;world and they have been part of the biggest UFC fight night payouts in history.

Only a select few fighters have earned their way toward the top tier of earnings per fight. Certain fights with bigger drawing appeals have led to fighters making more money. The UFC purses are a combination of the salary for the fight along with potential bonuses from UFC or endorsement brands.&nbsp;

If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered, &ldquo;How much money do UFC fighters make?&rdquo;&nbsp;this is the list for you. The top fighters will be featured here along with the earnings for the show and other relevant information. Find out just who tops the list with the top 20 UFC paydays of all-time.

The Biggest Payouts In UFC History

The 20 Biggest UFC Payouts Of All-Time

Football

Most of the XFL 2020 players have been made official following the draft for the upcoming season. League owner and WWE chairman Vince McMahon has high hopes for his vision of a new football league working this time after a colossal failure back in the early 2000s. The hope is that the stronger pool of talent will make the product worth watching and viewers will fall in love with an alternative for the NFL.

With that in mind, a great many&nbsp;players entering the XFL have spent time in the NFL at some point in their careers. Though the NFL&nbsp;perhaps&nbsp;passed them by, the new XFL could be&nbsp;a viable way to make a living playing football.&nbsp;Salaries won&#39;t match those of their NFL counterparts, with starting quarterbacks making $495,000 a season, but expect the salary to go up if the league is successfull.

So if you find yourself wondering did anyone from the NFL go to the XFL, check out the list of names below, and you&#39;re sure to find some players you recognize, such as wide receiver Sammie Coates, quarterback Connor Cook, or running back&nbsp;Christine Michael.

Vote up for the players you think are going to find success in their second (or third or fourth) chance at professional football, then head over and check out all the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/every-xfl-team-right-now/ranker-sports" target="_blank">teams in the XFL</a> competing for the top prize.

All The Ex-NFL Players In The XFL 2020

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Every Former NFL Player In The 2020 XFL, Ranked

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ex-nfl-players-in-xfl/ranker-sports" target="_blank">Check out some ex-NFL stars in the XFL!</a> 
Vince McMahon&#39;s professional football league is coming back with eight new XFL teams ready to hit the gridiron for the 2020 season. While the first time around, WWE&#39;s foray into the world of football was a flop, lasting only one season, McMahon thought the time was right to go back to the well.

The league will feature&nbsp;teams in eight locations across the country, including cities like Dallas, Seattle, and St. Louis, as well as Los Angeles and New York, which are always ready to welcome a new sports franchise into the world. If you don&#39;t know much about the league yet, check out all the new XFL team names and logos below, along with some key talent for each squad.

Teams in the XFL will me made up of players from the college ranks, the Canadian Football League, and a number of ex-NFL players, such as Sammie Coates, Connor Cook, and Christine Michael. Salaries won&#39;t match those of their NFL counterparts, with starting quarterbacks making $495,000 a season, but expect the salary to go up if the league is successful.

Now, the schedule is set, the players are ready, and the XFL will launch its second run of games right after the 2020 Super Bowl, with a 10-week schedule that commences Feb. 8, 2020. Even though we haven&#39;t seen these teams play, the rosters are there to be evaluated and the talent is known, so who do you think will be the best 2020 XFL team?

Every New Team In The 2020 XFL

All 8 New XFL Teams & Their Best Players, Ranked

Unscripted

Professional athletes train their entire lives to reach the pinacle of their sports, living a life that could be very hard to deal with for their partners, which is why there are so many athletes married to other athletes. Only another professional athlete can understand the rigorous training, the demanding dieting, and the hectic travel of being in pro sports.

These athlete couples seem to have it figured out. Some of them play the same sport and even met in college while on the same teams, like track stars Ashton Eaton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton, who dated at the University of Oregon. Many of these stars are champions and medalists, like Aaron Ross and Sanya Richards-Ross, who between them have two Super Bowl rings and four gold medals.&nbsp;

Some marriages seem perfectly suited like volleyball pros Casey Jennings and Kerri Walsh Jennings. Others celebrity weddings were more surprising, like the two NFL players who both married gymnasts: quarterback Brady Quinn (6-foot-3) married&nbsp;gymnast Alicia Sacramone (5-foot-1), and Andrew East (6-foot-2) married Shawn Johnson (4-foot-11).

So check out this list of athletes who married athletes and come back to see what other love connections form in the world of professional sports.

20 Athlete Couples Who Tied The Knot

40 Athletes Who Married Other Athletes

How many sports teams named after animals can you think of? Which animal&nbsp;sports teams do you think are the best of all time? In the world of professional sports, the team&#39;s name and mascot may not matter much when it comes to winning, but some of these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-bird-sports-teams/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sports teams with animal names</a> have been at the top of their class. Some of these&nbsp;team names came from&nbsp;classic &#39;90s movies (Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Raptors), while others came from state birds (New Orleans Pelicans, Baltimore Orioles). These animal team names encompass a wide variety of animals, such as the wolf&nbsp;(Timberwolves), cats (Bengals), or horses (Colts).&nbsp;But which of these&nbsp;teams has performed the best over the years?&nbsp;Could any be considered the&nbsp;best sport franchises of all time?

When it comes to the best animal sports teams, the St. Louis Cardinals may be the most successful franchise to have been named after animals. The Cardinals have dominated the MLB&#39;s National League&nbsp;with some of the&nbsp;greatest MLB players ever, and they currently hold the number two spot for most World Series wins, next to the Yankees. Then you have the NBA&#39;s Chicago Bulls, with six championships during the Michael Jordan era. A number of NFL teams have taken their animal mascots to Super Bowl glory, such as the Ravens, the Dolphins, and the colts. Other notable teams named after animals&nbsp;include the NBA&#39;s Milwaukee Bucks, MLB&#39;s Baltimore Orioles, and the NHL&#39;s Boston Bruins, among many others.

So who&#39;s your favorite animal&nbsp;sports team? Check out the complete list of professional sports teams named after animals with their logos&nbsp;below and vote up the franchises you think are the very best.

The Best Sports Teams Named After Animals

Professional Sports Teams Named After Animals, Ranked Best To Worst

No right turns? No problem! These are the highs and lows of all things NASCAR related.

NASCAR Racing

NASCAR

Every driver in the NASCAR Hall of Fame has made his mark on the track with speed, style, and skill. They are the best of the best when it comes to high-octane stock-car racing, with a NASCAR tradition that stretches back to the 1940s. These Hall of Fame members tell the history of the sport through their accomplishments on the track.

Names like Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt will be well known to those outside of the racing world, as both men had careers that left a lasting impression on the sports world. More recent drivers like Jeff Gordon, inducted in 2019, and Tony Stewart, who will have his induction&nbsp;in 2020,&nbsp;are also likely familiar to the public with their commercial appeal and large fan bases. But legendary drivers like Cale Yarborough and Buck Baker might be recognizable only to true NASCAR fans, though that doesn&#39;t make their accomplishments any less impressive.

So vote up the inductees in the NASCAR Hall of Fame who had the all-time best racing careers. Who made those turns the smoothest and hit the gas the hardest in his NASCAR career? Which of these drivers deserves to be called the best racer in the Hall of Fame. Vote below then check back to see what other racing fans have to say.

Every Driver Inducted Into The NASCAR Hall Of Fame, Ranked

All 40 Drivers In The NASCAR Hall Of Fame, Ranked By Racing Fans

Let's go surfin' now / Everybody's learnin' how

In the Surf

Surfing

The best surfers in the world right now have conquered waves all over the globe. The top surfers come from nations as far apart as Brazil and France or Australia and the USA, but they all come together at competitions to ride the waves and test their limits. Household names like Kelly Slater and Jordy Smith have been at the top of the game for years, with Slater still wading out into the water in his late 40s.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, young stars like Filipe Toledo have remade the sport in their image and have brought the kind of youthful energy the surfing world thrives on.&nbsp;Hawaiian star John John Florence topped two 2019 competitions and is chasing down the surfers at the top of the leaderboard. On the women&rsquo;s side, Carissa Moore and Lakey Peterson have raised their game to separate from the field, but talented surfers like Stephanie Gilmore and Paige Hareb are right there, as well.

So who deserves to be at the top of the list? Who is the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-surfers-of-all-time/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best surfer in the world</a> right now? Vote up the current surfers who are most impressive riding the waves.

The Best Surfers In The World Right Now

The 40+ Best Surfers Right Now, Ranked By Fans

Athletes

The best pool players of all-time may not have names you recognize, but they are part of a long tradition of billiards (and snooker and carrom) that has been passed down for generations in pool halls and bars across the land. Some of them are hustlers and trick-shot masters, while others made their bones in the professional billiards circuit, but all of them are legends.

The name Rudolph Wanderone Jr. probably doesn&#39;t ring a bell, but you may know him better by his nickname: &quot;Minnesota Fats.&quot; Likewise, Ronnie Allen isn&#39;t a household name, but as &quot;Fast Eddie,&quot; he became the basis for one of Paul Newman&#39;s most celebrated characters in&nbsp;The Hustler&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Color of Money, Fast Eddie Felson. These people have gone down in history as the top pool players of all-time, and new legacies are being created right now&nbsp;by modern stars like Mike Massey and Allison Fisher.

So who is the best pool player in the world? Which of these billiards legends deserves to rank at the top of the list? Make your picks below and check back to see how other pool fans are weighing in.

The Best Pool Players Of All Time

The 50+ Greatest Pool Players In The World, Ranked By Fans

Sports

The best darts players of all-time have found a way to hit the bull&rsquo;s-eye time and time again. While darts may not be the most athletic of sports &mdash; no matter how intense you and your friends might get at the bar on a Friday night &mdash; the top professional darts players in the world have taken their skills and turned them into an art form.

Stars of the darts world like Phil Taylor, Martin Adams, and Jocky Wilson have all won multiple world championships, and they have been at the top of their games for years. Among current stars, top darts players like Glen Durrant and Michael van Gerwen have made their mark on the sport with top marks in top tournaments as recently as the 2019 world championships and have moved up the rankings of the richest darts players right now.

So which of these players deserves to top the list&nbsp;of best&nbsp;darts player in history? Which of these players&nbsp;has had the best career in the darts world? Vote up the best darts players ever and check back to see how your choices are doing.&nbsp;

The Best Darts Players Of All Time

The 50+ Greatest Darts Players In The World, Ranked By Fans

The best bull riders of all-time have all put their lives on the line by hopping on the bull in the first place. Some of them have paid dearly, like legendary champion Lane Frost, who famously died in the arena when struck from behind.

The rodeo is a tough and unforgiving sport, and the top bull riders in history have proven they have what it takes to make it day in and day out. Legends like Warren Brown and Jim Shoulders made their names with brilliant performances in the arena and lasting legacies in the sport. Meanwhile, younger bull riders like J.B. Mauney have carried that torch and put their own mark on the sport in recent years.&nbsp;

So who is the best bull rider ever? Which performer in the rodeo world has done the most in the arena? Vote below for the top bull rider of all time.

The Best Bull Riders Of All Time

The 30 Best Bull Riders Ever, Ranked By Rodeo Fans

Lists about gambling, cards, slots, casinos, bachelor parties, showgirls, and long hot nights spent wandering down the Las Vegas Strip with one of those tall frozen drinks and only one flip-flop. Let's play!

Viva Los Vegas

Gambling

The best poker players in the world have been at the card table for years. Many of them have been grinding away since long before the movie Rounders made poker look so cool and before Chris Moneymaker&rsquo;s World Series of Poker win put Texas Hold &lsquo;Em in the national consciousness.

While many of these players have made a lot of money &mdash; famous players like Daniel Negreanu, Antonio Esfandiari, and Jason Mercier, among them &mdash; the top poker players ever are not necessarily the highest earning players. Poker is a game of skill and talent, as much as luck, and players like Doyle Brunson and Amarillo Slim made their bones well before the big outside money came to the game.

So which of these professional cards players belongs at the top of the list? Who are the all-time best poker players who deserve the most respect at the card table? And which of these players has earned the title of best poker player of all-time? Vote below and make your picks known.

The Best Poker Players Of All Time

The 50+ Best Professional Poker Players In The World, Ranked

Size matters in sports, and the tallest UFC fighters competing right now are evidence of that fact. Every fighter over 6-foot-4 competing in the octagon right now has an advantage over his opponents, with height and reach being major factors in any matchup.

Heavyweight Russian fighter Alexander Volkov has found success with his karate and kickboxing styles while competing at 6-foot-7, as one of the three tallest current UFC fighters. Other fighters like Maurice Greene and Daniel Spitz also clock in at 6-foot-7. But fighters like Alistair Overeem and Cyril Gane are not far behind at 6-foot-5 and are making the most of their size in the octagon.

But who is the best fighter coming in with a major height advantage over his opponents? Who is using his size to the best effect in the octagon? Which tall fighters competing in the UFC in 2019 are having the greatest success?

All The Tallest UFC Fighters Right Now

The 14 Tallest Current UFC Fighters, Ranked By MMA Fans

The oldest current UFC fighters are battling more than their opponents every time they step into the octagon. They are battling time and the ravages of aging. They are doing their best to stay fit, stay strong, and stay healthy, all in an effort to stay in the game.

If it feels like fighters such as Anderson Silva and CM Punk have been around forever, that&#39;s because they have been. Silva started his UFC career in 2006, and that was after spending a decade on the kickboxing and MMA circuits. All of these fighters, from Marion Reneau to Nathan Coy, have shown the discipline and reslienece necessary to compete at the highest level well past the time most fighters have stepped out of the octagon for good.

So who are the best fighters over 40, the older fighters who have managed to carry their careers into 2019 and beyond? Vote below for the best current elderstatemen (and women) in the UFC, then head over and check out some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/mma-legends" target="_blank">best MMA competitors of all time</a>.

All The Oldest UFC Fighters Competing Right Now

The 17 Oldest UFC Fighters Right Now, Ranked By MMA Fans

The list of retired MMA fighters features&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

Top icons like Ronda Rousey, Randy Couture, and Quinton &ldquo;Rampage&rdquo; 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.&nbsp;

Which of these retired MMA fighters deserves to have the most respected legacy in retirement? Vote up&nbsp;the best fighters and check back to see just which retired MMA stars have the most respect for their careers.

The Best UFC Fighters Who Walked Away From The Octagon

The 40+ Best Retired UFC Fighters, Ranked By MMA Fans

The best UFC southpaws have included some of the all-time great fighters in mixed martial arts history. Most sports have a hit list of talented left-handed athletes who prove <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/left-handed-problems-photos/ashley-reign?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">being a lefty</a> is not a disadvantage. Some of the top UFC southpaws include all-time greats like Anderson Silva, Conor McGregor, and Lyota Machida.&nbsp;

All the incredible fighters to develop the reputation as strong southpaws have could be&nbsp;considered among&nbsp;the best in UFC history. The best southpaw UFC fighters will be featured along with their fighting styles and weight classes.&nbsp;

So which UFC southpaw fighters stand out above the others. Which of them deserves to have the rank the highest based on the&nbsp;overall body of work? Vote up the best southpaw UFC fighters when comparing them against each other to figure out who is the top overall choice!

The Best Southpaw Fighters In The UFC

The 25+ Best Left-Handed UFC Fighters Ever, Ranked By Fans

Ronda Rousey

It's a complete understatement to say that Ronda Rousey is one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-athletes-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular athletes</a> in America, or even in the entire world. She not only completely dominates the UFC circuit, but thrives in the spotlight as well. She's made a huge celebrity breakthrough in Hollywood, and the public loves her. Even though Rousey's name is plastered across newspaper headlines each week, there's still a lot that you may not know about her.In the following stories about her Olympic achievements, her childhood, and her pre-fight rituals, you'll learn information about Ronda Rousey in and out of the ring. Even some of her personal preferences for drinks and leisure time can be interesting!&nbsp;Check out our list of the coolest things you didn't know about Ronda Rousey, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.&nbsp;

22 Hardcore Facts About Ronda Rousey

22 Things You Should Know About Ronda Rousey if You're New to UFC

Vote on these lists to rank the very best female athletes, yesterday and today.

Women in Sports

Female Professionals

Who are the best female UFC fighters of all time? To be the best female MMA fighter, these mixed martial artists must know a myriad of disciplines like kickboxing, wrestling, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and even karate. The toughest women's UFC fighters can fight standing up or grapple on the mat, until they find themselves with the opportunity for a ground-and-pound in the Octagon. Who's the best female UFC fighter of all time? Which of the best UFC women fighters ever do you love?When it comes to the pound-for-pound best women UFC fighters in history, Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes have to be near the top of the list of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-female-mma-fighters">the best female UFC fighters of all time</a>. The best woman UFC fighters like Gina Carano and Cris Cyborg have their claim to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-ufc-fighter-2022/pedro-cerrano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best female fighter</a> in UFC history as well.&nbsp;Vote up the all time best women's UFC fighters pound-for-pound. Or re-rank this list the way you think it should look!

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List of professional <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-former-athletes-turned-actors/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">athletes turned actors</a>, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-baseball-players/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">professional baseball players</a>, basketball players, and football players have appeared in popular films and TV series. Some of these athletes prefer to appear in comedies while others take roles in more dramatic projects. Several famous body builders and wrestlers have gne on to become action stars.

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-athletes-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Who is the most famous athlete</a> turned actor? Arnold Schwarzenegger tops this list. The Professional body builder has appeared in such films as The Terminator and Predator. Professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson has appeared in such films as Pain &amp; Gain and the Fast &amp; the Furious series. NFL player Carl Weathers has appeared in such films as Rocky and Predator, as well as on the TV series &ldquo;Arrested Development.&rdquo;

Professional skateboarder Jason Lee has appeared in such films as Almost Famous and Vanilla Sky. Professional soccer player Vinnie Jones has appeared in such films as Snatch and Swordfish, as well as the on TV series &quot;My Name is Earl.&quot;

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What are the best solo sports of all time? Sometimes you have to make it on your own in this world, and individual sports are perfect for those times when it's just you against the world. While it is rewarding to be part of a great team, relying on nobody other than yourself can be just as powerful. Discipline, endurance, and perseverance are some of the greatest qualities people can learn from individual sports, whether it be from the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-mens-tennis-players-of-all-time">greatest tennis players of all time</a> or the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-golfers-of-all-time">best golfers of all time</a>. So, which solo sports are the best? Which individual sports do you love to play?When it comes to the top solo sports, Running has to be near the top of the list as the OG exercise. Swimming and Bicycling are more great sports for one person, as they burn a high amount of calories. In recent years, Climbing became en vogue as one of the most popular solo sports, although it doesn't hurt to have a belayer.&nbsp;Vote up the best solo <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sports-to-play/sports-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sport to play</a>, and help decide which individual sports are the greatest of all time!&nbsp;

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What are the most fun sports of all time? When you were a kid, did you ever wonder what were the best fun sports to play when you didn't have anything to do? After all, watching sports can be fun, but not nearly as much as actually playing sports. Even as an adult, you may sometimes wonder what's the best sport to play on a day off or during a summer weekend. For some it's a pick-up basketball game. For others, it can be joining a local baseball league. So, what is the funnest sport to play? Which sports do you love to play?Sure you could watch pros play these sports on TV, but it can be more fun playing them with other people. Even if you're not a kid anymore, a game of Ultimate Frisbee can be exciting and get you off the couch or away from the computer. If the pace of Ultimate Frisbee is too slow for you however, maybe you’d enjoy tennis or basketball more. For those of you that are more rough and tumble, football is a top choice for a sport to play. Whichever one you choose, you’re sure to get a good workout from sports.The options below are also excellent choices for parents wondering what extracurricular sports to enroll their children into for the school year. Who knows, the kid may grow up to become the next LeBron James and win championships as a professional. At worst, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kids-sports/dad-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top sports for kids</a> below are great at exposing them to important life lessons such as determination, hard work, sportsmanship, and humility.For those that really don’t want to play sports, then you should check out the for some ideas on what’s exciting to watch other people play. You may just find yourself liking them so much, you want to play them yourself. Just be sure to take it slow, as you’ll want to avoid some of these <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-tragic-career-ruining-sports-injuries/sportsyeah">crazy sports injuries</a>. If you have an injuries-be-damned attitude, then vote for the best sports to play below and then get out there and find several people that share your enthusiasm.

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