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In MMA, chins or an "iron chin" refers to a fighter's ability to absorb hard punches without being knocked out. Here’s a list of some of the best chins in MMA history, known for their durability and toughness in the cage:
1. Mark Hunt
Nickname: The "Super Samoan"
Weight Class: Heavyweight
Why: Mark Hunt is renowned for his ability to take enormous shots and keep fighting. He endured powerful strikes from heavy hitters like Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, and Stipe Miocic.
2. Dan Henderson
Nickname: "Hendo"
Weight Class: Middleweight / Light Heavyweight
Why: Known for his iron chin, Henderson took shots from some of the hardest hitters in MMA, including Vitor Belfort and Michael Bisping, and rarely got finished.
3. Nick Diaz
Weight Class: Welterweight
Why: Diaz has never been knocked out in his MMA career, despite facing top-level strikers like Paul Daley and Robbie Lawler. His durability is a key part of his fighting style.
4. Nate Diaz
Weight Class: Lightweight / Welterweight
Why: Like his brother Nick, Nate Diaz has an incredible chin. He absorbed bombs from Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal without getting knocked out, making him a fan favorite for his toughness.
5. Roy Nelson
Nickname: "Big Country"
Weight Class: Heavyweight
Why: Nelson has one of the toughest chins in MMA. He withstood brutal shots from top heavyweights like Stipe Miocic, Junior dos Santos, and Derrick Lewis and often stayed standing.
6. Jon Jones
Nickname: "Bones"
Weight Class: Light Heavyweight / Heavyweight
Why: Jon Jones has faced powerful strikers throughout his career, including Daniel Cormier, Thiago Santos, and Dominick Reyes. His chin has held up in all of those fights, keeping him undefeated.
7. Clay Guida
Nickname: "The Carpenter"
Weight Class: Lightweight
Why: Guida's relentless pace and tough chin have helped him withstand punishment while pushing forward in wild fights. He has taken punches from heavy hitters like Rafael dos Anjos and Gray Maynard.
8. Chris Leben
Nickname: "The Crippler"
Weight Class: Middleweight
Why: Known for his ability to walk through punches, Leben’s chin allowed him to endure heavy shots and keep pressing forward. His durability was on full display in fights against Anderson Silva and Wanderlei Silva.
9. Tony Ferguson
Nickname: "El Cucuy"
Weight Class: Lightweight
Why: Tony Ferguson has absorbed huge amounts of punishment in his career, especially during his wars with Justin Gaethje and Anthony Pettis. His chin allowed him to stay in fights and keep coming forward.
10. B.J. Penn
Nickname: "The Prodigy"
Weight Class: Lightweight / Welterweight
Why: B.J. Penn had a legendary chin, going toe-to-toe with fighters like Georges St-Pierre, Nick Diaz, and Lyoto Machida (in a heavyweight fight). His ability to absorb punishment without being knocked out was remarkable.
11. Max Holloway
Nickname: "Blessed"
Weight Class: Featherweight
Why: Holloway’s chin is a key factor in his success. He has absorbed hard shots from power strikers like Dustin Poirier, Calvin Kattar, and Alexander Volkanovski without being knocked out, often coming back stronger.
Best Chins In MMA
These fighters are celebrated for their incredible ability to take heavy shots and keep pushing forward, contributing to some of the most exciting and memorable fights in MMA history. Fight.TV is here for it!
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