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This is not a HW GOAT thread, that’s a discussion between Fedor and Stipe. This list is based purely on skill and athleticism, who would be the favourite to win against everyone else.
#1 Francis Ngannou
2021 version of Ngannou might be the most dangerous man to ever have competed in MMA. His size, power and athleticism combined with his underrated striking and now improved wrestling and fight IQ is an almost unbeatable combination.
#2 DC
Strikeforce DC was a beast. Best wrestler to ever compete at HW, exceptionally fast, good boxing and elite ground game.
#3 Stipe Miocic
Stipe that fought Ngannou the first time was probably the most balanced HW ever. Not the best at anything, but very good across the board- striking, grappling, size, power, durability and speed.
#4 Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor was absolutely the best fighter of his era and way ahead of his time. Super agile and fast, elite judo throws and good ground game. Not extremely technical in his striking, but very effective because of his speed and power. A bit undersized for a HW though.
#5 Cyril Gane
Still hard to judge his actual level, because he hasn’t faced enough high level competition, but thus far he has looked as the most technical striker to ever compete at HW. His footwork is unbelievable for a guy his size. Great fight IQ and physical attributes. His lack of KO power might be his only weakness.
#6 Cain Velasquez
The best pressure fighter of all time at HW. He was grinding his opponents like no one else did before. His stand up had a lot of holes though.
#7 Alistair Overeem
Ubereem was a scary beast with amazing striking and very grappling as well. Unfortunately for him, his glass chin didn’t allow him to the best.
#8 JDS
Prime JDS was a killer. Great striker with heavy hands, but not as elite on the ground. As good as he was for his time, he probably wouldn’t look good against guys like Ngannou or DC though.
#9 Fabricio Werdum
Best BJJ specialist with a decent stand up and good size for a HW.
#10 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog and Werdum are interchangeable on this list as they share many similarities in their strengths. Prime Big Nog could take a beating like no one else though.
#1 Francis Ngannou
2021 version of Ngannou might be the most dangerous man to ever have competed in MMA. His size, power and athleticism combined with his underrated striking and now improved wrestling and fight IQ is an almost unbeatable combination.
#2 DC
Strikeforce DC was a beast. Best wrestler to ever compete at HW, exceptionally fast, good boxing and elite ground game.
#3 Stipe Miocic
Stipe that fought Ngannou the first time was probably the most balanced HW ever. Not the best at anything, but very good across the board- striking, grappling, size, power, durability and speed.
#4 Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor was absolutely the best fighter of his era and way ahead of his time. Super agile and fast, elite judo throws and good ground game. Not extremely technical in his striking, but very effective because of his speed and power. A bit undersized for a HW though.
#5 Cyril Gane
Still hard to judge his actual level, because he hasn’t faced enough high level competition, but thus far he has looked as the most technical striker to ever compete at HW. His footwork is unbelievable for a guy his size. Great fight IQ and physical attributes. His lack of KO power might be his only weakness.
#6 Cain Velasquez
The best pressure fighter of all time at HW. He was grinding his opponents like no one else did before. His stand up had a lot of holes though.
#7 Alistair Overeem
Ubereem was a scary beast with amazing striking and very grappling as well. Unfortunately for him, his glass chin didn’t allow him to the best.
#8 JDS
Prime JDS was a killer. Great striker with heavy hands, but not as elite on the ground. As good as he was for his time, he probably wouldn’t look good against guys like Ngannou or DC though.
#9 Fabricio Werdum
Best BJJ specialist with a decent stand up and good size for a HW.
#10 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog and Werdum are interchangeable on this list as they share many similarities in their strengths. Prime Big Nog could take a beating like no one else though.
