
19. Anderson Silva
Brazilian legend Anderson Silva is one of the slickest strikers ever to step into a cage. The most successful middleweight champion ever, he’s also considered by many to be the GOAT of MMA. He had the longest title reign in the history of the UFC at 2437 days, spanning seven years. ‘The Spider’ changed the game because his striking was on another level.

Silva’s movement is iconic. He is famed for his head movement, often taunting his opponents with his hands down. He’d roll with the strikes and move out of the way rather than blocking them with his arms. With precise striking and superb timing, he’s a danger for everyone who stands in front of him. The BJJ blackbelt was also effective on the ground. Nobody could stop him before he broke his leg.