Welterweight UFC Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights worth 3x · Updated after every event
2026 Season
1,522
Highest ELO
997
Average ELO
430
Ranked
11
Demian Maia
💥 1 KOs
🥋 11 Subs
L2 12
Sean Brady
🥋 4 Subs
W1 13
Francisco Trinaldo
💥 5 KOs
🥋 2 Subs
L1 14
Michael Chiesa
🥋 9 Subs
W4 15
Nate Diaz
💥 2 KOs
🥋 10 Subs
W1 16
Jack Della Maddalena
💥 4 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
L2 17
Jon Fitch
💥 1 KOs
🥋 3 Subs
L1 18
Tyron Woodley
💥 5 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
L4 19
Joaquin Buckley
💥 8 KOs
L2 20
Mike Malott
💥 3 KOs
🥋 2 Subs
W4 ♕ 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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