UFC middleweight rankings: Who is the best middleweight fighter?

The UFC is one of the fastest-growing championships in the world with tremendous athletes. It is divided into different weight classes: strawweight, flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, middleweight, lightweight heavyweight, and finally, heavyweight. The UFC middleweight ranking has some of the most exciting fighters making airwaves for their incredible performances. So, who are the top 5 middleweight UFC fighters? Let's find out.

The weight class has incredible fighters such as Israel Adesanya, Martin Vettori, Jared Cannonier, Paulo Costa, and many more. They have set records winning multiple matches, some of them never losing at all. Read on to find out who is at the top of the current UFC middleweight rankings.

UFC middleweight rankings

The UFC is very competitive, with great athletes who are never scared of a fight. 2022 has been an exciting year as some of the greatest fighters have fallen short and lost unexpected matches. Here are the UFC middleweight rankings for 2023:

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5. Derek Brunson

The fighter was born on January 4th 1984, in the United States. He weighs 84 kg or 186 pounds, and is 6'1", which translates to 185cm. He has a 23-8 record in the UFC, which is impressive for most fighters. He lost his last fight to Jared Cannonier, and his next fight is against Jack Hermansson.

4. Marvin Vettori

The talented athlete was born on the 20th of September 1993. He weighs 84 kg or 185 pounds and is 183 cm tall or 6'1". He has an 18-6-1 incredible record. His last fight was against Robert Whittaker. His next fight has yet to be decided.

3. Jared Cannonier

The 5'11' ace was born on March 16th 1984, in Dallas, Texas. He weighs 185 pounds or 84kgs. He has a 15-6 record, losing his last match to Israel Adesanya. He fights Sean Strikland next.

2. Robert Whittaker

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Also known as the Reaper, the 5'11" star is a phenomenon in the UFC. He weighs 84kg or 185 pounds. He was born in Otahuhu, New Zealand, with a fantastic 24-6 record. His last match was a win against Marvin Vettori, and he fights Paulo Costa next.

1. Israel Adesanya

The 6'4" Nigerian has made airwaves due to his extraordinary physique and exhilarating performances. He weighs 84kg or 185 pounds. Also known as The Last Style Bender, he has a 23-2 record, with his last match being a loss to his long-term rival Alex Pereira. His next match-up has yet to be decided.

Who is No. 1 UFC middleweight fighter?

So, who is the No. 1 star in the UFC? Israel Adesanya is still number one due to his incredible record. The Nigerian star has a 23-2 record, with his last game being a loss to his nemesis Alex Pereira.

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Who is the best middleweight in UFC?

Currently, in the UFC middleweight, Alex Pereira is the best. The new star has a 7-1 record with a fantastic 7-game winning streak. His last match was against his long-term rival Israel Adesanya where he won.

Who is the strongest puncher in the UFC?

The strongest puncher in the UFC is Francis Ngannou. He also holds the record for the hardest punch ever recorded, 129,161 units. Dana White tried to explain the impact in real-life interactions, saying,

"His punches are equivalent to 96 horsepower. That's equal to getting hit by a Ford Escort going as fast as it can, and it's more powerful than a 12-pound sledgehammer from full force overhead."

In another interview, Nicksick described his experience, saying,

"I've been hit in the back with a baseball bat before, and literally the bat, it broke. It was a wooden bat, it broke across my back, and it didn't bother me one bit. Then I've been kicked by Francis to the point where I couldn't walk for two weeks, man. Like, it's bad. It hurts, man. It hurts bad. I'll have the Fairtex (leg) pads on, and he'll start kicking that pad — and the pad, all of a sudden, feels like it starts to get scared, and the pad starts to move apart. You're like, 'Oh man, this thing's going to land hard. This thing's going to land flush.'"

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Who is the most respected UFC fighter?

George St-Pierre is the most respected UFC fighter, who has achieved so much and is regarded as one of the greatest ever. He won two titles in the Welterweight and middleweight divisions. He also won Canadian Athlete of the Year by Rogers Sportsnet in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Who has the best Jiu-Jitsu in UFC?

The best Jiu-Jitsu star is Royce Gracie. He is one of the first to fight for the inclusion of BJJ in the UFC. He has a record of 11 out of 15 wins just by submission alone, with another record for the longest match in UFC history.

Israel Adesanya comes out on top of the UFC middleweight rankings with his impressive 23-2 record. However, his last match was a loss to Alex Pereira, and he hopes to bounce back. The UFC has some of the best and most dedicated athletes performing at the highest levels as it gains popularity.

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