Light Heavyweight UFC Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights worth 3x · Updated after every event
2026 Season
1,527
Highest ELO
996
Average ELO
203
Ranked
131
Paul Craig
💥 3 KOs
🥋 6 Subs
L4 132
Ibo Aslan
💥 2 KOs
L3 133
James McSweeney
💥 1 KOs
L2 134
Darren Stewart
💥 2 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
L3 135
Ricardo Romero
🥋 1 Subs
L2 136
Kyle Kingsbury
💥 1 KOs
L4 137
David Heath
🥋 1 Subs
L3 138
James Te Huna
💥 3 KOs
L4 139
Aaron Rosa
L1
140
Ednaldo Oliveira
L2
♕ 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.
Explore More Rankings
Dive deeper into fighter stats, fan ratings, and division breakdowns
Browse All Fighters