Which country produces the most MMA fighters?

United States

United States has produced the most professional MMA fighters on record (29,594), ahead of Brazil, Russia, Japan.

Based on 112,029 fighters with a known nationality.

As of 21 July 2026 · methodology

1 United States 29,594

2 Brazil 12,348

3 Russia 5,681

4 Japan 3,870

5 Mexico 3,455

6 England 3,303

7 Argentina 2,943

8 Canada 2,913

9 Poland 2,701

10 Peru 2,377

11 France 2,199

12 Germany 2,136

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