Ranking: The 33 best European MMA fighters right now!

6. Leon Edwards

The Best European MMA Fighters right now. Photo via UFC (YouTube)

• MMA record: 22-4-1
• Notable wins: Kamaru Usman x2, Colby Covington, Nate Diaz

When Leon Edwards knocked out Kamaru Usman in 2022 he transformed from a kind of overlooked fighter to a global MMA star. After defending his title against Usman and Colby Covington, the British welterweight lost to Belal Muhammad in July.

Still, Edwards is arguably the best welterweight on earth right now.