5 UFC fighters who deserve to follow Daniel Cormier and Khabib Nurmagomedov into the 2022 Hall of Fame class

#4. Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson - former UFC light heavyweight champion

'Rampage' Jackson was one of MMA's earliest superstars [Image via @rampage4real on Instagram]

Quinton Jackson was already a household name before his UFC debut in 2007. This was primarily due to his time at Pride FC, where he amassed a 12-5 record. Despite being well past his prime, he remains one of the best light heavyweights in MMA history.

'Rampage' got his first UFC title shot against his former Pride competitor Chuck Liddell in only the second fight in the promotion. About ninety seconds into the first round, a strong right hook from Jackson sent Liddell down to the canvas.

There was little 'The Iceman' could do from here as 'Rampage' rained down heavy blows from the top position. Moments later, the referee intervened and Jackson became the new champion of the 205lbs division.

His next fight saw him go the distance against Pride middleweight champion Dan Henderson and win by unanimous decision. With this win, 'Rampage' became the first fighter to hold the UFC and Pride FC belts.

With 37 wins in his MMA career, Jackson is undoubtedly one of the greatest light heavyweights of all time.

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#3. Demetrious Johnson - former UFC flyweight champion

'Mighty Mouse' is arguably one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time

In 2012, Demetrious Johnson scripted history by becoming the first UFC flyweight champion when he defeated Joseph Benavidez. During the six years that he reigned, Johnson faced stiff competition from the likes of Benavidez, Henry Cejudo, and Ray Borg, amongst others.

One of the best fights of his career was arguably against Borg at UFC 216. Not only did he overpower the American 64-13 in significant strikes on target, but also pulled off an armbar that will be remembered for years to come.

Three minutes into the fifth round, both fighters got into a clinch when 'Mighty Mouse' got Borg's back. Almost in the blink of an eye, he lifted 'The Tazmexican Devil' up using a suplex, caught his left arm mid-air, and finished him with the armbar.

It was his 12th successful title defense, taking him past Anderson Silva's record of most consecutive title defenses at that point.

Following his loss to Henry Cejudo in 2018, he was traded to ONE Championship in exchange for Ben Askren, where he still competes in the flyweight division and won their flyweight Grand Prix.