Top 5 MMA grapplers ever

[Patman]

If you're not putting Khabib in the top 5, then you're probably trolling.

I have it:

1. GSP
2. Khabib
3. Maia
4. Werdum
5. Can't decide on a definitive #5... DC's certainly in the running, along with Jones, Jacare, Big Nog and others

I would put Shields at 5. He beat Maia (though it was a close fight that could’ve gone either way) in what was mostly a grappling match.

 

[Patman]

2 pages in without a mention of this guy?

P4P #1 grappler all-time

He would be Top 5 sub artist but as a pure grappler he’s on the outside. He got the piss beat out of him many times in pursuit of subs. Not really a technique you would preach.

 

[Epicman1324]

Surprised at no mention of Mir

 

[Kafirov]

Maybe he's technically under Firas who is a Danaher black belt, he's trained under Danaher for over a decade, he comes from that lineage

And still couldn't finish white belt Hardy on the mat

 

[Orochimaru 大蛇丸]

And still couldn't finish white belt Hardy on the mat

That logic is retarded lol

"Khabib sucks because he couldn't sub Al Iaquinta"

I know you're trying to troll, but you're also just a moron hahaha

 

[Kafirov]

That logic is retarded lol

"Khabib sucks because he couldn't sub Al Iaquinta"

I know you're trying to troll, but you're also just a moron hahaha

Iaquinta is a far better grappler than Hardy

Speaking of Danaher lineage, Serra trained with John for over a decade and Al is a purple belt under him despite not spending much time in the gi.

Hardly comparable to a complete British scrub who I could tap out in 10 seconds.

 

[I WILL CUT YOU]

I can’t justify Khabib top 5

You're on drugs

 

[Narmorali1]

Gsp, Khabib, Werdum, Maia, and Mir

 

[pick999]

1.maia
2.jon
3.werdum

 

[Fedor>Cain]

In this we will look at both the wrestling and grappling of these fighters.

1) Gsp: a man with a karate background would go on to have the greatest takedowns ever seen in combat sports. He used his explosiveness and timing to put anyone on the mat. He out wrestled the best wrestlers of his time so I think he is an obvious choice. He is also arguably the best submission artist and top player OAT.
2) DC: Olympic wrestler, great gnp and control and his takedowns are phenomenal. He, at his peak, was quick powerful and efficient. His strength allowed him to submit and tko many men on the ground.
3) Maia: goat bjj guy
4) cejudo: gold medal, what else can you say?
5) werdum: ATG bjj player who also possess one of the best resumes in the sport submitting legends like fedor or cain.

Agree? Disagree? What is your list?

Maia is easily the best MMA grappler of all time.

The guy has dogshit standup and always has been a top 10 fighter in his classes for basically ever at this point

 

[613]

Khabib grappling >> GSP.

George isn't nearly as good as khabib on the ground. And most of his takedown are well timed double leg. He doesn't have the variety of takedowns and chain wrestling like khabib.

He also faced WAY better grapplers than Khabib did

 

[613]

DC has overrated grappling. He has amazing TDs, but not that great on the ground

 

[Askren’s chin]

You're on drugs

Troll

 

[Grappler111]

1) Jon Jones
2) Khabib Nurmagomedov
3) Daniel Cormier
4) Cejudo
5) GSP

 

[Askren’s chin]

1) Jon Jones
2) Khabib Nurmagomedov
3) Daniel Cormier
4) Cejudo
5) GSP

1 and 2 are L’s

 

[BFoe]

Hard to pick exact order, but:

• Khabib
• GSP
• Werdum
• Maia
• Jacare

 

[Tairy Hesticles]

Khabib lost 1 round in his career and he grappled for 99% of it. He took people down anywhere and in any fashion. One leg, standing up, keeping good distance near the cage? Whoops, you fucked up and gave Khabib your ankle. It was astonishing how quickly he could go from a lower leg to full mount. GSP was great, but he really only had a double leg. If we're talking about the best pure grappler, it's Khabib and then everyone else.

 

[Askren’s chin]

Hard to pick exact order, but:

• Khabib
• GSP
• Werdum
• Maia
• Jacare

Get Khabib out of here man

 

[BFoe]

Get Khabib out of here man

Dude almost the entirety of his MMA game was grappling and he was utterly dominant. Really never outgrappled by anyone he ever faced. Khabib has to be there.

 

[Bumblebeef]

I think GSPs Grappling is outdated so i take

1.Khabib
2.Jon Jones