With massive mainstream media coverage and global stars with a fan-base of millions, including China’s Zhang Weili, Brazil’s Oliveira, Nigeria’s Usman and many others, the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has witnessed an unparalleled increase in its popularity across the world.
With the skyrocketing prominence of combat sports, numerous MMA fighters, including Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya, and Sean O’Malley have undoubtedly become household names. Over the years, these legendary MMA fighters have ruled the history of the game and have dominated their opponents inside the cage with their path-breaking skills, unbelievable strategies and unwavering stamina.
In this article we will take a look at the top four MMA fighters with the most career wins.
Top 4 MMA Fighters with Most Wins
| Rank | Fighter Name | Total Wins | Professional Record | Fighting Style |
| 1 | Travis Fulton | 255 | 255–54–10 | Boxing, Wrestling |
| 2 | Dan Severn | 101 | 101–19–7 | Wrestling |
| 3 | Jeremy Horn | 91 | 91–22–5 | Jiu-Jitsu, Striking |
| 4 | Shannon Ritch | 58 | 58–88–0 | Submission Grappling |
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Travis Fulton – 255 Career Wins
Often popularly referred to as the “Iron Man of MMA”, the late American mixed martial artist and professional boxer, Travis Fulton, is at the first spot in our list of the top four MMA fighters with the highest career wins. With boxing and wrestling as his main disciplines, Travis Fulton fearlessly fought in over 320 professional MMA bouts throughout his career, clinching 255 bouts out of them.
The legendary American MMA fighter holds the record for the highest number of documented wins in the history of MMA. Unfortunately, Travis Fulton’s legacy was plagued by legal charges as he was arrested in 2021 under federal charges involving child pornography and exploitation. In July 2021, Travis Fulton shockingly committed suicide inside the jail premises.
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Dan Severn – 101 Career Wins
Next, at the second spot in our list of the top four MMA fighters with the most career wins, we have the American retired professional wrestler, retired mixed martial artist and amateur wrestler, Daniel DeWayne Severn, often popularly referred to as “The Beast” by his fans and supporters from across the world.
Often hailed as one of the leading pioneers of mixed martial arts, Dan Severn transitioned into MMA and professional wrestling in his 30s and clinched the second-highest total of 101 professional MMA bouts throughout his career. Dav Severn undoubtedly dominated the “no-holds-barred” of the UFC and fought against numerous legendary MMA fighters, including Ken Shamrock, Royce Gracie, and Tank Abbott. Dav Severn was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2005.
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Jeremy Horn – 91 Career Wins
The iconic American mixed martial artist, Jeremy Horn, is at the third spot in our list of the top four MMA fighters with the most career wins. Throughout his star-studded MMA career, the veteran fighter Jeremy Horn, often popularly referred to as “Gumby”, clinched a total of 91 professional MMA bouts.
Although Jeremy Horn could not clinch even a single UFC title in his career, his stature as one of the greatest MMA fighters continues to resonate in the realms of mixed martial arts. Jeremy Horn continues to coach aspiring fighters through his Elite Performance Gym in Utah. Over the years, Jeremy Horn has coached and mentored numerous MMA fighters, including Matt Hughes and Rich Franklin.
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Shannon Ritch – 58 Career Wins
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four MMA fighters with the highest career wins, we have the American professional mixed martial artist, boxer, grappler, professional wrestler and kickboxer. Shannon Ritch has dominated the world of MMA with his Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Black Belt), and Submission Grappling disciplines in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Throughout his glorious career, Shannon Ritch fought in multiple countries, including Japan, Mexico, and Russia and fought over 150 professional MMA bouts, clinching the fourth-highest total of 58 professional bouts. Often hailed as one of the most active fighters in combat sports, Shannon Ritch’s spine-chilling fighting career has spanned over 25 years.
