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Best Chin in the UFC: Post-Holloway KO
Petr Yan might just have one of the most iron chins in UFC history. A recent stat breakdown looked at only significant head strikes absorbed — and surprisingly, Yan made the top list without ever being knocked out.
Here’s the full breakdown:
- Pedro Munhoz – 1142
- Marlon Vera – 1070
- Brandon Moreno – 757
- Marvin Vettori – 735
- Dan Ige – 651
- Petr Yan – 615
It’s impressive to see a still-young Petr Yan among the names here. At the elite level, durability is everything. You can be as talented and technical as anyone, but if you fold from a jab, you won’t survive long in the top 5 — or even make it there.
But here’s the other side: Yan comes from a boxing base. And the core principle of boxing is to hit without getting hit. The fact that Petr absorbs so many clean headshots — from guys like Rivera, O’Malley, Sandhagen, and Yadong — is a bit worrying.
Max Holloway | Photo, Zuffa LLC
Until late 2024, Max Holloway led this list with over 1,400 head strikes absorbed — but Ilia Topuria finally cracked that legendary chin. Now Pedro Munhoz takes the top spot, though his late-career trend of absorbing damage might eventually cost him.
And then there’s Jon Jones — nowhere near the list. Across his entire career, Jones has only absorbed 385 head strikes. Not only does he take shots well, but he’s a master at avoiding them altogether. He’s not afraid to retreat or reset if it means avoiding unnecessary risk — a smart approach often overlooked in today’s brawling-heavy game.
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