The 10 Fastest Fighters in MMA

Speed: S+ (our engine)

Blistering hand speed and snap — “Suga” lands flush before opponents register the shot, the foundation of his run to the bantamweight title.

Speed: S+ (our engine)

Long regarded as one of the fastest fighters alive, the former Bellator and RIZIN champion moves and strikes at a speed few flyweights can even track.

Speed: S+ (our engine)

Her precision is fast, but her reactions are faster — she counters in the gaps most fighters never even see.

Speed: S (our engine)

“The Sandman” pairs unusual rhythm with quick, varied strikes; his speed and angles make him one of the trickiest outs at 135.

Speed: S+ (our engine)

Karate-based blitzes that close distance in a blink — MVP’s speed is the engine behind his flashy finishes.

Speed: A (our engine)

Whip-fast, elastic and unpredictable; the sheer speed on his spinning attacks is exactly what makes them land.

Speed: S (our engine)

A tall, fast welterweight with a quick jab and slick footwork that let him control range and dart in and out at will.

Speed: S (our engine)

One of the fastest risers in women’s MMA, with explosive kicks and footwork that have overwhelmed every opponent in her UFC run.

Speed: S (our engine)

Fast hands plus real power is a brutal combination — Topuria’s speed lets him close the gap and finish in an instant.

Speed: S+ (our engine)

Freakish quickness for a heavyweight; Gane’s fast feet and hands let him pot-shot and pivot away from much heavier punchers.