UFC Fighter Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights worth 3x · Updated after every event
2026 Season
1,708
Highest ELO
992
Average ELO
1,951
Ranked
1901
Brad Pickett
💥 1 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
L3 1902
Dileno Lopes
L2
1903
♕
Justin Eilers
💥 1 KOs
L3 1904
Yuki Kondo
💥 1 KOs
L2 1905
♕
Harold Howard
💥 1 KOs
L1 1906
Jeremy Horn
💥 1 KOs
🥋 4 Subs
L3 1907
Horacio Gutierrez
L2
1908
Phil Baroni
💥 2 KOs
L6 1909
Colin Fletcher
L2
1910
Sean Soriano
L5
♕ 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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