Tapology All Time Ranking
The Greatest Middleweight MMA Fights of All Time
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The greatest middleweight bouts of all time. Updated 3 days, 20 hrs ago
Tapology's rankings update in real time to compile our member's lists of MMA's greatest middleweight affairs ever. Here are the best of the best bouts from Anderson "The Spider" Silva on down. Create YOUR own ranking today.
Rankings
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1
Silva vs. Sonnen
UFC 117
Anderson Silva wins via Submission, Triangle Armbar Aug 2010
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2
Gastelum vs. Adesanya
UFC 236
Israel Adesanya wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2019
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3
Whittaker vs. Romero II
UFC 225
Robert Whittaker wins via Decision, Split Jun 2018
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4
Henderson vs. Bisping
UFC 100
Dan Henderson wins via KO/TKO, Punch Jul 2009
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5
Silva vs. Bisping
UFC Fight Night 84
Michael Bisping wins via Decision, Unanimous Feb 2016
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6
Silva vs. Weidman
UFC 162
Chris Weidman wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jul 2013
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7
Akiyama vs. Leben
UFC 116
Chris Leben wins via Submission, Triangle Choke Jul 2010
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8
Romero vs. Whittaker
UFC 213
Robert Whittaker wins via Decision, Unanimous Jul 2017
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9
Lawler vs. Manhoef
Strikeforce
Robbie Lawler wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jan 2010
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10
Silva vs. Franklin II
UFC 77
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knees Oct 2007
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11
Bisping vs. St-Pierre
UFC 217
Georges St-Pierre wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Nov 2017
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12
Silva vs. Bisping
UFC 110
Wanderlei Silva wins via Decision, Unanimous Feb 2010
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13
Smith vs. Sell
The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale
Scott Smith wins via KO/TKO, Punch Nov 2006
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14
Silva vs. Franklin I
UFC 64
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knee Oct 2006
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15
Romero vs. Costa
UFC 241
Paulo Costa wins via Decision, Unanimous Aug 2019
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16
Weidman vs. Rockhold
UFC 194
Luke Rockhold wins via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound Dec 2015
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17
Adesanya vs. Pereira
UFC 281
Alex Pereira wins via KO/TKO, Punches (standing TKO) Nov 2022
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18
Silva vs. Henderson
UFC 82
Anderson Silva wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Mar 2008
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19
Silva vs. Belfort
UFC 126
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches Feb 2011
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20
Bisping vs. Henderson II
UFC 204
Michael Bisping wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2016
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21
Rockhold vs. Bisping II
UFC 199
Michael Bisping wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jun 2016
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22
Weidman vs. Machida
UFC 175
Chris Weidman wins via Decision, Unanimous Jul 2014
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23
Weidman vs. Souza
UFC 230
Ronaldo Souza wins via KO/TKO, Punches Nov 2018
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24
Silva vs. Sonnen II
UFC 148
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches Jul 2012
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25
Silva vs. Leben
UFC Fight Night 5
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knee Jun 2006
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26
Marquardt vs. Sonnen
UFC 109
Chael Sonnen wins via Decision, Unanimous Feb 2010
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27
Akiyama vs. Belcher
UFC 100
Yoshihiro Akiyama wins via Decision, Split Jul 2009
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28
Adesanya vs. Strickland
UFC 293
Sean Strickland wins via Decision, Unanimous Sep 2023
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29
Souza vs. Rockhold
Strikeforce
Luke Rockhold wins via Decision, Unanimous Sep 2011
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30
Whittaker vs. Adesanya
UFC 243
Israel Adesanya wins via KO/TKO, Counter Left Hook Oct 2019
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32
Franklin vs. Quarry
UFC 56
Rich Franklin wins via KO/TKO, Punch Nov 2005
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31
Mousasi vs. Souza
Dream 6
Gegard Mousasi wins via KO/TKO, Upkick Sep 2008
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33
Santiago vs. Misaki II
Sengoku 14
Jorge Santiago wins via KO/TKO, Corner Stoppage Aug 2010
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34
Souza vs. Mousasi II
UFC Fight Night 50
Ronaldo Souza wins via Submission, Guillotine Choke Sep 2014
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35
Le vs. Shamrock
Strikeforce
Cung Le wins via KO/TKO, Broken Arm Mar 2008
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36
Pereira vs. Adesanya II
UFC 287
Israel Adesanya wins via KO/TKO, Counter Right Apr 2023
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37
Silva vs. Marquardt
UFC 73
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jul 2007
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38
Maia vs. MacDonald
UFC 87
Demian Maia wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Aug 2008
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39
Leben vs. Stann
UFC 125
Brian Stann wins via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches Jan 2011
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40
Silva vs. Leben
UFC 132
Chris Leben wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jul 2011
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41
Chonan vs. Silva
Pride Shockwave 2004
Ryo Chonan wins via Submission, Flying Scissor Heel Hook Dec 2004
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42
Okami vs. Boetsch
UFC 144
Tim Boetsch wins via KO/TKO, Punches Feb 2012
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43
Henderson vs. Lombard
UFC 199
Dan Henderson wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Elbows Jun 2016
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44
Henderson vs. Shields
Strikeforce
Jake Shields wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2010
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45
Silva vs. Lutter
UFC 67
Anderson Silva wins via Submission, Elbows Feb 2007
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46
Kampmann vs. McFedries
UFC 68
Martin Kampmann wins via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke Mar 2007
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48
Weidman vs. Silva II
UFC 168
Chris Weidman wins via KO/TKO, Broken Leg Dec 2013
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47
Shamrock vs. Diaz
Strikeforce
Nick Diaz wins via KO/TKO, Punches Apr 2009
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49
Strickland vs. Du Plessis
UFC 297
Dricus Du Plessis wins via Decision, Split Jan 2024
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50
Diaz vs. Smith
Strikeforce
Nick Diaz wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Jun 2009
Ranking Contributors
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