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4) Daniel Cormier (MMA record 22-3-0 [1NC])
Former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is widely considered one of the greatest fighters to have ever graced the octagon. DC's impeccable wrestling skills combined with his smart and effective striking arsenal made him one of the most dangerous fighters in both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions in the UFC.
He shocked the world when he knocked out Stipe Miocic to become the heavyweight champ. Cormier made quick work of the entire heavyweight division on his way to winning the title. However, Miocic got his revenge in their rematch and also emerged victorious in the trilogy fight, following which Cormier chose to hang up his gloves.
Cormier's fierce rivalry with Jon Jones was one of the most heated and most spoken about in UFC history. Whenever the pair were around each other, sparks flew, but not the romantic kind.
Although he's 42 right now, many fans still believe he can compete at the top level. Even UFC president Dana White said he'd want DC to continue fighting. However, Cormier has decided against returning and is happy to call fights instead.
3) Ronda Rousey (MMA record 12-2-0)
Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey called time on her professional career following back-to-back losses against Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. Prior to that, 'Rowdy' was definitely the most dominant and popular female fighter in the promotion.
From record-breaking PPV numbers to acting in Hollywood movies, there's not much Ronda Rousey didn't do during her stint with the UFC. Rousey's aggression inside and outside the cage is what made her so popular among fans. She'd be hostile to her opponents in the lead-up to fights; inside the cage, 'Rowdy' would make quick work of them.
The losses to Nunes and Holm proved that female fighters had evolved and that being good at one aspect of the game would no longer make the cut. However, fans still want Ronda Rousey to work on her flaws and return to reclaim her lost throne.
While it looks unlikely, the fact that Ronda's bitter rival Miesha Tate is stepping out of retirement might convince the former champ to return to the octagon again.
