UFC Fighter Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights weighted higher · Updated after every event
2026 Season121
AJ Cunningham
L2
122
Justin Tafa
4 KOs
L2 123
Cortavious Romious
L2
124
Carl Deaton
L2
125
Jordan Vucenic
L2
126
Andre Muniz
3 Subs
L2 127
Jonathan Pearce
2 KOs
1 Sub
L3 128
Dan Argueta
L2
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129
Alvin Hines
L2
130
Austin Lingo
L2
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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