Since its inception in the year 1994, the UFC has become the most prolific and popular mixed martial arts promotion in the world. Every year, the organization puts on numerous events which include the best fighters in the world competing to become champions.

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The UFC is known for fostering the most talented and accomplished combatants in MMAhistory. There have been several UFC fighters who have continued to compete at a high level despite a long and tiring career. These fighters have provided fans with some of the most memorable moments in UFC history and are adored by fans around the world.

11 Charles Oliveira - 29

Charles Oliveira has been competing in the UFC for over a decade and is still only 32 years old. The current UFC Lightweight Champion has competed 29 times in the UFC and is riding an impressive 10-fight winning streak. Oliveira is a Brazilian grappling ace who continued to hone his striking skills while competing in the UFC

The champion holds victories over Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, and Jeremy Stephens in the last 10 years. At 32 years old and in the prime of his career, expect Oliveira to have the potential of one day owning the record of most fights in UFC history.

10 Frankie Edgar - 29

The resilience and toughness that Frankie Edgar brings to the cage are truly unmatched. The former lightweight champion is considered one of the most durable fighters in UFC history and has competed in the UFC 29 times throughout his professional career.

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Edgar is well-known for his iconic rivalry with Gray Maynard that resulted in three wildly entertaining fights. He is also known for dethroning former lightweight champion BJ Penn and defeating him three times throughout his professional career. The Answer will forever be considered one of the most well-liked and tenacious fighters in UFC history.

9 Michael Bisping - 29

Michael Bisping is undoubtedly one of the most well-known and entertaining personalities in UFC history. The Brit realized his dream of becoming a UFC champion when he defeated Luke Rockhold in a rematch at UFC 199 for the UFC Middleweight Championship.

Bisping has been competing in the UFC since 2006 and made his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter 3 finale. He defeated Josh Haynes to be named the winner of TUF3. The Count has faced many notable UFC fighters throughout his career including, Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, Anderson Silva, and Georges St-Pierre.

8 Rafael dos Anjos - 30

Rafael dos Anjos is one of the most recognizable Brazilian fighters in UFC history. He has competed in the UFC since 2008 and claimed the UFC Lightweight Championship seven years later by dominantly defeating Anthony Pettis.

The Brazilian standout is a high-level grappler who improved his striking tremendously throughout his career. He holds victories over Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone, Benson Henderson, and Robbie Lawler.

7 Diego Sanchez - 32

It is easy to forget that Diego Sanchez was also an Ultimate Fighter Season 1 winner due to how popular Forrest Griffin became in the same season. Nevertheless, Sanchez is one of the most tenacious and entertaining fighters to step foot in the octagon.

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The TUF winner has earned seven Fight of the Night honors throughout his UFC career and holds victories over Jim Miller, Takanori Gomi, Clay Guida, and Nick Diaz. Sanchez's main event thriller against Clay Guida is considered one of the best opening rounds in UFC history, and is a must-watch.

6 Clay Guida - 32

The fact that Clay Guida is still fighting at such a high level is mind-blowing. The 15-year UFC veteran is the definition of no quit in the octagon and is widely known for his incredible cardio and non-stop movement.

He has earned five Fight of the Night honors throughout his career and has defeated combatants such as B.J. Penn, Michael Johnson, Anthony Pettis, and Nate Diaz in the UFC.

5 Demian Maia - 33

When it comes to deciding who is the best pure grappler in UFC history, Demian Maia's name is surely at the top of the list. Maia has competed both in the UFC welterweight and middleweight division and has compiled 14 wins by submission throughout his career.

He has competed for the welterweight and middleweight titles throughout his career and was considered a top-10 ranked fighter when competing in those divisions. The Brazilian standout has competed in the UFC since 2007 and holds victories over Carlos Condit, Jorge Masvidal, and Chael Sonnen.

4 Jeremy Stephens - 34

Jeremy Stephens was at one point considered the most devastating knockout artist in the featherweight division. Lil Heathen has compiled 19 professional victories by knockout and is responsible for some of the most vicious knockouts in UFC history.

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Stephens was considered a top-5 UFC featherweight during the peak of his career and holds victories over Renan Barao, Rafael dos Anjos, Dennis Bermudez, and Gilbert Melendez.

3 Andrei Arlovski - 36

Andre Arlovski has been competing in the UFC since 2000. The heavyweight superstar won the UFC Heavyweight Championship back in 2005 and defended his belt twice in the same year. He is well-known for his fierce yet epic rivalry with fellow heavyweight Tim Sylvia and has competed against some top heavyweights in mixed martial arts history.

Despite competing in the UFC for over two decades and suffering several devastating knockouts losses throughout his career, Arlovski has truly evaded father time and continues to compete in the UFC today. He has compiled a 4-1 record since 2020 and continues to exhibit the ability to compete at a high level.

2 Donald Cerrone - 37

Future Hall of Famer Donald Cerrone might go down as the most popular and well-liked UFC fighter in recent history. Cerrone competed in the WEC for three years before the organization was merged with the UFC. He has been competing under the UFC banner since 2011 and has earned a whopping 11 Fight of the Night honors throughout his career.

Cerrone has defeated 27 opponents by knockout or submission and is highly praised for his prolific finishing ability. Despite an illustrious career inside the octagon, the former top-ranked lightweight has never won a UFC championship but has accomplished more than enough to be considered a future Hall of Famer.

1 Jim Miller- 38

To have 50 professional mixed martial arts bouts under your belt is truly a remarkable feat. Jim Miller has compiled an unbelievable 33-16 professional record and has competed in the UFC 38 times. The former top-ranked lightweight has fought some of the best fighters in UFC history including Dustin Poirier, Anthony Pettis, Thiago Alves, Nate Diaz, and Donald Cerrone.

Miller is primarily a grappler who used his skills to get his opponents to the floor before locking up a slick submission. He continues to compete in the UFC and is guaranteed to hit 40 UFC fights or more at this point in his career.