UFC Fighter Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights worth 3x · Updated after every event
2026 Season
1,532
Highest ELO
992
Average ELO
1,967
Ranked
131
Nik Lentz
💥 3 KOs
🥋 2 Subs
L3 132
Alan Jouban
💥 4 KOs
W1 133
Bryan Caraway
🥋 4 Subs
L2 134
Julio Arce
💥 3 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
W1 135
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Kazushi Sakuraba
🥋 1 Subs
W1 136
Claudio Silva
🥋 3 Subs
L3 137
Dean Lister
🥋 2 Subs
L1 138
Ryan LaFlare
L1
139
Casey Kenney
🥋 1 Subs
L2 140
Diego Brandao
💥 2 KOs
🥋 2 Subs
L1 ♕ 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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