The 5 most ripped MMA fighters today

#4. Former Olympian and MMA legend Yoel Romero

Making a list of the most ripped MMA fighters today and not including Yoel Romero doesn't seem justified.

The Cuban athlete made his debut in the UFC back in 2013 and immediately made waves by knocking out Clifford Starks. Aside from his knockout victory, MMA fans took notice of Romero’s chiseled physique, most noticeably, his neck (or lack thereof).

If one were inclined to replace Romero’s neck with a tree stump, hardly anyone would notice. Surrounded by trapezius muscles that look like softballs, Romero’s neck doesn’t just look cool; it’s also functional. In 19 professional bouts, Romero has never been choked out.

There's no denying Romero is one of the scariest men in all of MMA, and his physique has a lot to do with that.

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#3. Phil 'Mr. Wonderful' Davis

Phil Davis has one of the most insane bodies in all of sports, let alone in MMA. The Pennsylvania native is a top contender in Bellator MMA’s light heavyweight division and owns some of the most massive deltoids known to man.

When Davis hits the scale during weigh-ins, extends his 78’ inch reach, and shouts towards the heavens, it almost looks like he has wings.

Quite literally, Davis’ muscles have muscles. His obliques look almost like stabilizers should he fall over, as they extend over his hip and away from his abs. Of course, this is all without a single mention of Davis’ sculpted six-pack or his biceps, which look like grapefruits protruding from his arms.

He truly is a physical specimen and one of the most aesthetically shocking MMA athletes in the world. Incidentally, Davis' last fight was against Yoel Romero, and it truly looked like two gladiators engaging in combat. 'Mr. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero's Bellator debut.