Who are the best boxers in the UFC? Ranking Max Holloway, Conor McGregor, Alex Periera and more

The melee has had the community cheering loudly since men began fighting. While mixed martial arts fighters use a variety of techniques in their fights, it’s the fast and powerful punches that get the most attention, don’t you think? The stylish rolls and dodges, supported by knockout fists, are what the fighting community wants in a fight. It helps fighters keep their distance and avoid takedowns.

But who are the best boxers in the Ultimate Fighting Championship? Well, we have the list for that. Without wasting any more time, let’s get started!

1. Max Holloway: Most of the hits landed in the UFC

Max Holloway is often considered the best boxer in the UFC. After all, he claimed that when he defeated Calvin Kattar back in 2021. Known for his persistent head movements and combinations, the BMF champion loves to put pressure on his opponents with his patience and punches. He is in fact a master of footwork and reach, which gives him the upper hand when it comes to firing accurate shots.

If we exclude his amateur fights, Max Holloway has won 9 knockout victories by punches. This makes him the fighter with the most knockouts in the history of the UFC featherweight division. And of course the last time was against it Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 (lightweight). No one could have imagined the last-second knockout blow. He also has the most finishes in UFC featherweight history, 11th.

The former champion also holds the record for most strikes landed (3,622) and most significant strikes landed (3,378) in UFC history. Another record “Blessed” broke was the most fights with 100 or more significant strikes per fight, with the number rising to 16. However, it was the fight against Kattar at UFC on ABC 1 that showed why Holloway should be at the top of this list.

The absolutely impressive performance earned him victory via unanimous decision. With 445 significant strikes in a single UFC fight, “Blessed” set a new benchmark for his fellow fighters. Additionally, it was also a match that featured the highest strike differential (312 in Holloway’s favor) in a fight in UFC history.

1. Conor McGregor: A phenomenal KO lands at his best

If we’re talking about the most stylish fighter to ever grace the Octagon, the award would probably go to Conor McGregor. The precision and power he brought with him, along with the unconventional southpaw stance, only instilled fear in his opponents. And switching viewpoints seemed pretty easy when McGregor did it in his prime. But it’s his left fist that got him on this list.

The Irishman’s left “Celtic Cross” has now become an iconic weapon, which he likes to use along with his left hook to knock down his enemies.

“Mystic Mac” was a true knockout machine in his prime. He has the most knockdowns per quarter hour in the featherweight division, a tie Young Swanson And Chad Mendes for the second most KOs (6) in the division. Defeat Diego Brandao, Dustin Poirier, Dennis SiverChad Mendes and Jose Aldo With 5 consecutive fights by knockout, McGregor is also the fourth-most consecutive knockouts in the MMA promotion.

If we mention Aldo, how can we forget the masterpiece that “The Notorious” presented at UFC 194? It was a record-breaking knockout in 13 seconds. And what did McGregor use? His left fist, of course. Although he lost to Poirier in the rematch, the first fight went in McGregor’s favor as he floored the Cajun with a barrage of left hammerfists. Even Eddie Alvarez He experienced similar hell when he fought the Dubliner at UFC 205. Additionally, “The Notorious” has secured knockout victories in three different weight classes in the UFC. Apart from Jared CannonierMcGregor is actually the only fighter to have achieved this.

1. Alex Pereira: The hardest puncher in the UFC

Transitioning from the world of kickboxing to mixed martial arts, Alex Pereira is still a dominant figure in the Octagon. Blending Kyokushin Karate, Western Boxing and Muay Thai, “Poatan” delivers a punch that can damage not only a fighter’s body, but their mind as well. He often leaves his upper body unguarded, inviting his opponents to approach him and attempt an attack. Not knowing that it was a trap set by the Brazilian. Once they close the gap between them, Pereira delivers his well-timed lead hook.

No wonder people call him the man with stone hands. After all, “Poatan” is the only fighter who has knocked out fighters like him Israel Adesanya, Jiri ProchazkaAnd Jamahal hill. And it all came from his left hook hand. He claimed his victories Sean Strickland And Jan BlachowiczPereira has knockout victories over five former UFC champions. He has made a huge impression on the fighting community by winning 8 of his 12 victories by punches.

Because he keeps his joints loose, Pereira leans more towards his kickboxing style. Fluid, precise and powerful fighters certainly need to pay attention to his hands. Needless to say, it was this power that made him the light heavyweight champion after losing the middleweight throne. And the icing on the cake is his counter punches and deft footwork. However, he needs to work on his defense.

1. Holly Holm: One of the UFC’s greatest female boxers

Like McGregor and Poirier, Holly Holm is also a southpaw. She began her martial arts journey with kickboxing and developed an instinct that made her a formidable opponent in the women’s bantamweight division. In 2002, “The Preacher’s Daughter” won 8 of her 33 boxing victories by knockouts. She is probably the only fighter with a long list of victories in the square ring.

And she brought exactly this experience into her fights in the MMA cage. With her power, Holm became champion of Legacy FC and later had to admit defeat Ronda Rousey with a headbutt and punches at UFC 193. This was the fight that made Holm the Ultimate Fighting Championship champion.

1. Dustin Poirier: Made life difficult for the best UFC fighters

Despite never being a champion in the MMA promotion, Poirier has garnered attention like no other. A southpaw with a knack for shoulder rolls, “Diamond” is indeed one of the most impressive punchers in the UFC. He often used a dangerous check hook in his fights. Conor McGregor certainly knows firsthand how strong Poirier’s striking skills are.

The Cajun fighter has drawn even Drew Dober for the most knockouts in UFC lightweight history. He has another connection with Edson Barboza 4th place had the most defeats in the division. Additionally, Poirier has the third-most hits landed (1,268) and fifth-most hits landed (1,522) in his division.

With his precise punches and shoulder rolls, Poirier has knocked out the most elite fighters the UFC has ever seen. The list includes Gaethje, McGregor and Alvarez. Even the lightweight champion, Islam MakhachevHe seemed to be struggling quite a bit at UFC 302 against Poirier.

Well, that brings us to the end of the list. What do you think about the importance of boxing in MMA? Is there another boxer you would have liked to read about? Let us know what you think in the comments below.