He is still a young fighter with a lot of room to improve, but he’ll surely be a part of the UFC for years to come. To add to it, he has some incredible clinch-striking skills, all stemming from his robust Muay Thai game. He is big, strong, and has enough length to constantly pressure the opponent moving forward (as you would in Muay That) and still keep the opponent at a distance.ĭarren competed in Muay Thai for a long time, and he uses his signature switch-kicks in the Octagon as well. The young middleweight Darren Till is one of the best Muay Thai fighters in the UFC. Īlthough he lost a couple of matches lately, don’t be fooled. He has a stance that resembles the stance in Thai boxing (although slightly modified to suit takedown defense better) and is known to use switch kicks and elbows, both of which are very characteristic for Muay Thai.Īfter all, he did fight in Muay Thai before MMA.Ĭerrone is an absolute legend of the sport, holding UFC records for most bouts (36), most wins (23), most finishes (16), most knockdowns (20), and many more. Instead, he dominates his opponents on the feet, using his incredible Muay Thai roots to destroy. Donald Cerroneĭonald “The Cowboy” Cerrone is one of the most popular fighters globally, known for his endurance, happy spirits – and incredible Muay Thai skills.Ĭerrone rarely takes the battle to the mat even though he is a BJJ black belt. Take a look at the best wrestlers in the UFC, best boxers in the UFC, best BJJ practitioners in the UFC, and best kickboxers in the UFC. I’m not focusing on what they did before UFC, but how they’re using Muay Thai inside the Octagon.Īlso, I made lists similar to this for a few more martial arts. Watching round after round of UFC fights, I’ve developed a non-ranked list of 11 best Muay Thai fighters in UFC. Honorable Mentions for Muay Thai Fighters in UFC
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