Best to Never Win UFC Gold
This Swedish striker came extremely close to gold in 2 of his 3 chances at the belt, one wasn’t as close
Alexander Gustaffson
This fighter has a father who shouts a classic line from parenthood - “That’s my boy!”
Chris weidman
This man was successful in his UFC debut against Andre Gusmão at UFC 87
Jon jones
It may not have been for a “real” title, but fireworks were brought - especially in the final seconds of this fight which ended in a last second KO
Max Holloway vs Justin Gaethje
This man likely would’ve continued his reign as UFC middleweight champion if the itsy bitsy spider didn’t come out to play
Rich Franklin
This flyweight won gold in the WEC, but was unsuccessful in his multiple attempts in the UFC
Joseph Benavidez
It’s always obvious when this fighter is fighting - just listen to his wife shouting his name every 5 seconds during his fights
Eddie Alvarez
This man fought Reiner De Ridder in his UFC debut
Gerald Meerschaert III
It may have only lasted 1 round, but this heavyweight title fight was loco and crowned the first ever Mexican champion
Cain Velasquez
Perhaps forgotten for good reason - She was the first ever female Flyweight Champ
Nicco Montano
Although many consider him the heavyweight GOAT, this man never even fought for a UFC title
Fedor Emilianenko
This man’s mother was a lovable figure back stage, even hugging and consoling the fighter who took the title from her son
Tyron woodley
Anderson Silva made his debut against this man - and didn’t need very long despite the fighter having an iron chin
Chris Leben
These 2 legends put on a FOTY performance before rematching later - in which one left with a sideways nose
Dan Henderson vs Shogun Rua
This man won at UFC 12 to become the first ever UFC heavyweight champion
Mark Coleman
This southpaw fan favorite came up short in his 2 title defenses against two of the greatest Russian champions of all time
Dustin Poirier
This man had a very special relationship with his grandma - and after a victory once shouted “Bring me my son!”
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone
This man made his debut in a rare way - an immediate title shot
Kai Asakura
This fight is listed at #1 best fight on Tapology, which included a legendary staredown
Rory McDonald vs Robbie Lawler
This muscle bound fighter defeated Kenny Florian to win Gold before getting stripped for steroids following his subsequent fight
Sean Sherk
This cult legend narrowly lost a decision in an interim fight in which many thought was a robbery… 1,3 & 5…
Nick Diaz
This fighter has sons who mocked his rival after he successfully Ko’d him - they weren’t as happy after the final rematch
Alex Pereira
This man actually made his debut against relatively unknown fighter Allan Goes, before leaving for PRIDE for years, then returning to the UFC
Dan Henderson
These two fighters had a combined record of 29-2 before delivering a FOTN performance… on the prelims!?
Mateusz Gamrot vs Guram Kutateladze
This champion was on a 30+ win streak before ending his career 2-9
Renan Barao