Top 20 MMA Fighter celebrities in United States
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 MMA Fighter celebrities [Updated May 16, 2021].
Aljamain Sterling was born
on July 21, 1989
in United States.
He made his UFC debut at UFC 170 in February 2014. He finished 2017 as the UFC's #7 ranked bantamweight.
Brittany Brutality was born
on February 8, 1991
in United States.
Mixed martial artist and trainer known for being the partner of YouTube star Marissa Farina. She's also training partners with 6x5 division world champion boxer Amanda Serrano.
She's taught at Kempo Martial Arts of Valley Stream and has played in the band Rogue Re Vera. She studied exercise science in college.
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane was born
on April 2, 1990
in Honolulu, United States.
She was named by MMAJunkie.com as their 2018 breakout fighter of the year. She tied the Bellator MMA record for most submissions with her second successful title defense in December 2018 at Bellator 213.
Julianna Pena was born
on August 19, 1989
in United States.
She appeared in the award-winning 2013 martial arts documentary "Fight Life."
Nicco Montano was born
on December 16, 1988
in United States.
She won the King of the Cage Women's Flyweight Championship before joining UFC.
Cathal Pendred was born
on September 2, 1987
in Boston, United States.
Former mixed martial artist who became known for his time in the UFC's middleweight division. Cathal Pendred went 4-2 in the promotion and retired in 2015 after being knocked out by Tom Breese.
Cathal Pendred played rugby at Belvedere College, helping lead his team to the Leinster Schools Senior Cup. Cathal Pendred studied forensics at Dublin City University.
Henry Cejudo was born
on February 9, 1987
in Los Angeles, United States.
Mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler known for being the first Mexican-American to win a gold medal in the sport, which he did in 2008. After retiring from wrestling in 2012, Henry Cejudo began fighting in MMA and made his UFC debut in December of 2014.
Henry Cejudo skipped the chance to wrestle in college and immediately started training for they Olympics out of high school, which helped him become a gold medalist when he was only 21.
Kevin Lee was born
on September 4, 1992
in Detroit, United States.
Mixed martial arts fighter who rose to fame competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In late 2017, Kevin Lee was the number seven ranked lightweight on the official UFC rankings.
Kevin Lee signed with the UFC in late 2013 and made his debut early the next year.
Allan Weickert was born
on September 9, 1981
in United States.
He was out of fighting for two years from 2009 to 2011 after suffering a knee injury.
Amir Sadollah was born
on August 27, 1980
in Brooklyn, United States.
Prior to pursuing the sport full-time, he was working as a surgical technologist. He was a WKA Amateur US Muay Thai Champion.
Anthony Lapsley was born
on February 13, 1980
in Boston, United States.
He had an impressive start to his MMA career, only losing one of his first 12 bouts.
Ben Askren was born
on July 18, 1984
in United States.
On July 6, 2019, he was on the receiving end of the fastest knockout in UFC history by
Jorge Masvidal, 5 seconds. He was undefeated over his career before the knockout.
Brandon Thatch was born
on July 11, 1985
in United States.
He won the Knockout of the Night award for his knockout of Justin Edwards in August 2013.
Charlie Brenneman was born
on February 9, 1981
in United States.
He scored a big upset victory over Rick Story at UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry in June, 2011.
Chris Wilson was born
on June 7, 1977
in Portland, United States.
After losing to Mike Pyle at UFC Fight Night 19, he was released from the UFC.
Damarques Johnson was born
on June 28, 1982
in United States.
He earned his first professional win in 2005, beating David Rodrique in the first round.
Drew Fickett was born
on December 14, 1979
in Tampa, United States.
He turned professional in 1999, and won his first 12 bouts.
Eddie Wineland was born
on June 26, 1984
in United States.
He won 9 consecutive MMA bouts between August 6, 2005 and February 10, 2007.
Jamie Varner was born
on October 12, 1984
in Phoenix, United States.
He joined the UFC in 2006, and has earned multiple Fight of the Night honors.
Jeff Monson was born
on January 18, 1971
in Saint Paul, United States.
He is a two-time ADCC Submission Wrestling World Champion (2005 and 1999).
