Featherweight UFC Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights worth 3x · Updated after every event
2026 Season
1,560
Highest ELO
1,017
Average ELO
84
Ranked
31
Luke Riley
💥 1 KOs
W1 32
Ethyn Ewing
W1
33
Jack Jenkins
💥 1 KOs
W1 34
Julian Erosa
💥 2 KOs
🥋 4 Subs
L1 35
Jamall Emmers
💥 2 KOs
W2 36
Hyder Amil
💥 2 KOs
L2 37
Danny Silva
L1
38
Dan Ige
💥 5 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
L2 39
Patricio Freire
W1
40
Austin Bashi
🥋 1 Subs
W1 ♕ How ELO Rankings Work
Our UFC fighter rankings use the ELO rating system to provide objective, performance-based power rankings. Unlike official UFC rankings determined by media voting, our system calculates ratings purely from fight results.
Every fighter starts at 1000 ELO. After each fight, ratings adjust based on outcome and opponent strength. KO/submissions earn bonus points, and title fights are worth 3x normal value. The system is updated automatically after every UFC event.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How are UFC fighter rankings calculated?
ELO ratings are based on wins, losses, finish bonuses, opponent quality, and title fight multipliers. The system rewards beating strong opponents and penalizes losses to lower-ranked fighters. Rankings update automatically after every UFC event.
Are these official UFC rankings?
No, these are independent performance-based rankings. Official UFC rankings use media panel voting. Our ELO system is purely data-driven and objective, providing a complementary perspective on fighter performance.
What does "Peak ELO" mean?
Peak ELO is the highest ELO rating a fighter has ever achieved in their career. It represents their best form. You can sort by Peak ELO to see who has reached the highest levels of performance, regardless of their current rating.
How often are rankings updated?
Rankings are recalculated after every UFC event. Each fight result triggers an ELO adjustment for both fighters involved, so the rankings always reflect the most recent results.
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