Who's the all-time greatest MMA Striker?

[Takes Two To Tango]

Here's my top 5.

1. Anderson Silva

2. Alistair Overeem

3. Israel Adesanya

4. Cro Cop

5. Valentina Shevchenko

 

[13Seconds]

For everything Anderson Silva did in his prime, gotta be him.

 

[Spacebadger]

JDS beat Crocop standing up and made him quit. Also give Cain his 1st loss.

 

[sickness2.0]

Ben Askren and it's not even close.

 

[Luthien]

 

[13Seconds]

JDS beat Crocop standing up and made him quit. Also give Cain his 1st loss.

JDS was too limited as a striker to be considered the best. And im a JDS fanboy.

 

[TARTARA]

Fedor Emelianenko
Alexander Emelianenko

 

[GrantB13]

Silva performed artwork WHILE KOing people. He had flash along with substance.

 

[FinalConflict2005]

Fedor blitzed so many people it’s him. Yes not technically beautiful striking but he got the job done.

 

[GBJohn]

I can't think of anyone in MMA who made me think, "Holy shit!" with his striking as many times as Anderson Silva.

 

[Bearknuckle]

Anderson Silva
Cro Cop
Wonderboy
Machida

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Matrix Silva!!!

 

[Deleted member 504083]

Poll question should be: who is the best after Anderson Silva?

 

[Black Paladin]

8-Weapons Grand Slam

I name this to describe completing left-hand (T)KO, right-hand (T)KO, left-foot (T)KO, right-foot (T)KO, left-knee (T)KO, right-knee (T)KO, left-elbow (T)KO, and right-elbow(T)KO.

Who is/was the closest to completing this feat?

 

[Black Paladin]

Fedor blitzed so many people it’s him. Yes not technically beautiful striking but he got the job done.

About fifteen years ago, I told my best friend "You won't believe who is the best MMA fighter out there. It's this Russian, Teddy Ruxpin-built dude."

Fedor's lack of beautiful style WAS his beautiful style.

 

[Muaythaibrit]

Poll question should be: who is the best after Anderson Silva?

This. Prime Silva was miles ahead of any current or past striker. I’d probably give 2nd to prime Jones, tough one though

 

[SirKratos]

If you are going to add names just because they are overall greats, like Jones, then why not add GSP too?

 

[AmericanMMA]

AS and it’s not close

 

[Ice Hotel]

Prime TJ

 

[Krimzon]

Cain dropped prime JDS numerous times. Replace JDS with Cain