The 14 Best Fighters From Kings MMA

Knockout artists, submission wizards and former champions from every division have all sharpened their craft under the same roof. From era-defining legends to today's contenders, who is the gym's finest? Cast your vote!

1. 1
   Fabricio Werdum

   Former UFC heavyweight champion who famously submitted Cain Velasquez to unify the title.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Rafael dos Anjos

   Former UFC lightweight champion known for his pressure-heavy, well-rounded game.
   813pts
3. 3
   Mauricio Rua

   Former UFC light heavyweight champion and PRIDE Grand Prix winner nicknamed Shogun.
   596pts
4. 4
   Cris Cyborg

   Dominant former UFC, Strikeforce and Bellator women's featherweight champion.
   423pts
5. 5
   Yair Rodriguez

   Former interim UFC featherweight champion celebrated for spectacular, creative striking.
   423pts
6. 6
   Sabina Mazo

   Colombian flyweight prospect known for her sharp Muay Thai striking.
   423pts
7. 7
   Marvin Vettori

   Italian middleweight known for his relentless pressure and championship challenges.
   423pts
8. 8
   Beneil Dariush

   Top-ranked lightweight contender with a polished jiu-jitsu and boxing blend.
   310pts
9. 9
   Kelvin Gastelum

   Hard-hitting former Ultimate Fighter winner and top middleweight contender.
   0pts
10. 10
    Lyoto Machida

    Former UFC light heavyweight champion famed for his elusive karate-based striking.
    0pts
11. 11
    Sean Strickland

    Came up at Kings MMA and became a two-time UFC middleweight champion, upsetting Israel Adesanya in 2023 and beating Khamzat Chimaev to regain the belt in 2026.
12. 12
    Wanderlei Silva

    The Axe Murderer, Rafael Cordeiro's longtime pupil from Chute Boxe, reigned as PRIDE middleweight champion and won the 2003 Grand Prix.
13. 13
    Giga Chikadze

    Georgian kickboxer turned UFC featherweight contender, trained at Kings MMA and famed for his lightning-fast body kick, nicknamed the Giga Kick.
14. 14
    Bubba Jenkins

    An NCAA wrestling champion who sharpened his striking at Kings MMA and won the 2021 PFL featherweight title and its million-dollar prize.

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