Welterweight 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
89
Ranked
31
Muslim Salikhov
💥 5 KOs
L1 32
Li Jingliang
💥 8 KOs
L2 33
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
💥 4 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
L2 34
Jeremiah Wells
💥 2 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
W1 35
Santiago Ponzinibbio
💥 7 KOs
L1 36
Gilbert Burns
💥 3 KOs
🥋 5 Subs
L4 37
Rafael Dos Anjos
💥 4 KOs
🥋 5 Subs
L3 38
Punahele Soriano
💥 4 KOs
W4 39
Jonathan Micallef
🥋 1 Subs
W2 40
Kevin Holland
💥 5 KOs
🥋 6 Subs
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.
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