MMA is a sport where fighters from different disciplines compete with each other to prove that they're the absolute best. One of the most common ones being kickboxing. Throughout its history, UFC has seen some of the most vicious kickboxers and here's the list of it.
Giga Chikadze is a former two-time world champion and European champion in kickboxing, He also competed in Glory Kickboxing and had an amazing run in that promotion. The Georgian showcased his kickboxing skills after coming to UFC and impressed fight fans with his dynamic striking.
5. Giga Chikadze
Stephen Thompson is considered as one of most sophisticated kickboxers to ever grace the octagon. Before joining the promotion, he was 20-0 in kickboxing. His background helped him to become a two time welterweight title contender.
4. Stephen Thompson
Anderson 'The Spider' Silva didn't have a full fledged kickboxing career, but his elite striking ability was second to none. Often termed as the GOAT of the UFC, the Brazilian native did use his Muay Thai skills along slide BJJ to be at the top of his game throughout his illustrious career.
3. Anderson Silva
One of most prominent kickboxers to find success in UFC is the former middleweight champion 'The Last Stylebender' Israel Adesanya. Adesanya disrupted the already competitive middleweight division, and accumulated an impressive win streak before finally claiming the belt. His fight IQ is second to none, and his counter striking is unmatched.
2. Israel Adesanya
The man who dethroned Israel Adesanya from his championship status, Alex Pereira proved that he is one of the most dangerous kickboxers in the world. After beating everybody in the Glory Kickboxing, Pereira made his way to UFC and now is sitting at the top of the Middleweight division.
1. Alex Pereira