by - soumya ranjan
The UFC is the place where MMA fighters from all parts of the world come to fight for money and fame. The promotion doesn't discriminate and has a rich history of diverse fighters competing in it. Here's the list of the top five African fighters to have fought in the UFC.
Dalcha Lungiambula Born in the Republic of the Congo, Dalcha Lungiambula was one of the most promising middleweights on the UFC roster. However, after getting off to a good start in the UFC, Lungiambula has struggled to maintain his performance and is currently on a four-fight losing streak.
Sodiq Yusuff Yusuff is expected to become a top featherweight fighter in the upcoming years. The Nigerian made his UFC debut through the Contender Series in 2018. Since then, he has only lost once and won six fights.
Francis NGannou The former UFC heavyweight champion and the hardest hitting fighter in the history of the UFC, Francis NGannou, was simply a beast. He won the UFC title in 2021 and defended it once, but due to some contract complications, he had to leave the UFC.
Israel Adesanya The 'Last Stylebender' is genuinely one of the biggest superstars in the UFC and was a very active middleweight champion. Adesanya's championship reign was amazing, and he never forgot his Nigerian roots. He also has a tattoo of the African continent on his chest.
Kamaru Usman The biggest and most successful African fighter in UFC history has to be none other than the former welterweight king, Kamaru Usman. The 'Nigerian Nightmare' is considered one of the most dominant champions in recent times and, at one point, looked unstoppable.