MMA has played host to many popular fighters throughout the years, and though they often employ vastly different styles, they all have one trait in common: They give fans their money’s worth.

From highlight-reel knockouts and mind-blowing submissions to a willingness to engage in unforgettable wars of attrition, the truly memorable competitors bring the heat every time. The latest installment in the Sherdog Top 10 series examines fighters who are worth the price of admission. Win, lose or draw, they draw fans to the box office, no matter the opponent.

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HONORABLE MENTIONS: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Chuck Liddell, Carlos Condit, Genki Sudo, Gary Goodridge, B.J. Penn, Nate Diaz, Fedor Emelianenko, Vitor Belfort, Matt Brown, Anthony Pettis, Igor Vovchanchyn, Chan Sung Jung, Frankie Edgar, Melvin Manhoef, Cristiane Justino, Anthony Johnson, Stephen Thompson, Thomas Almeida, Alistair Overeem, Shinya Aoki

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Number 10 » Anderson Silva