The Top 5 Pound-for-Pound UFC Fighters, According to Paddy Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett's Pound-for-Pound UFC Rankings

1. Alexander Volkanovski

The reigning UFC featherweight champion is widely considered to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Volkanovski has an incredible record of 24-1, with his only loss coming via split decision to Islam Makhachev in 2022. He has successfully defended his title four times, most recently against Max Holloway at UFC 276.

Volkanovski is a well-rounded fighter with excellent striking, wrestling, and grappling skills. He is known for his high fight IQ and his ability to adapt to any opponent's style. He is also one of the most durable fighters in the UFC, having never been knocked out or submitted in his professional career.

2. Islam Makhachev

The reigning UFC lightweight champion is another strong contender for the pound-for-pound number one spot. Makhachev has an unblemished record of 22-1, with his only loss coming via submission to Adriano Martins in 2015. He has successfully defended his title once, against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280.

Makhachev is a dominant wrestler with some of the best grappling skills in the UFC. He is also a skilled striker, with good power and accuracy. He is known for his relentless pressure and his ability to wear down his opponents. He is also one of the most physically strong fighters in the UFC.

3. Leon Edwards

The reigning UFC welterweight champion is a surprise addition to the pound-for-pound top five, but he has earned his spot with his recent performances. Edwards has a record of 20-3, with his only losses coming to Kamaru Usman (twice) and Belal Muhammad. He won the welterweight title in 2022 with a stunning knockout of Usman at UFC 278.

Edwards is a well-rounded fighter with good striking, wrestling, and grappling skills. He is known for his powerful left hand and his ability to take down and submit his opponents. He is also a very tough fighter, having never been knocked out or submitted in his professional career.

4. Kamaru Usman

The former UFC welterweight champion is still one of the best fighters in the world, despite losing his title to Leon Edwards in 2022. Usman has a record of 20-2, with his only losses coming to Edwards and Jorge Masvidal. He successfully defended his title five times, most recently against Colby Covington at UFC 268.

Usman is a dominant wrestler with some of the best grappling skills in the UFC. He is also a skilled striker, with good power and accuracy. He is known for his relentless pressure and his ability to wear down his opponents. He is also one of the most physically strong fighters in the UFC.

5. Stipe Miocic

The former UFC heavyweight champion is considered by some to be the greatest heavyweight of all time. Miocic has a record of 20-4, with his only losses coming to Francis Ngannou (twice), Daniel Cormier, and Jon Jones. He successfully defended his title three times, most recently against Francis Ngannou at UFC 260.

Miocic is a well-rounded fighter with good striking, wrestling, and grappling skills. He is known for his powerful punches and his ability to take down and submit his opponents. He is also a very tough fighter, having never been knocked out or submitted in his professional career.