UFC Fighter Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights worth 3x · Updated after every event
2026 Season
1,561
Highest ELO
975
Average ELO
2,699
Ranked
331
Giga Chikadze
💥 3 KOs
L3 332
Mark Bocek
🥋 4 Subs
W1 333
Omari Akhmedov
💥 2 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
L1 334
Sean Sherk
💥 1 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
W1 335
Li Jingliang
💥 8 KOs
L2 336
Mason Jones
💥 1 KOs
W3 337
Mark Coleman
💥 3 KOs
🥋 3 Subs
L1 338
Viscardi Andrade
💥 1 KOs
W2 339
Anthony Pettis
💥 3 KOs
🥋 4 Subs
W2 340
Joseph Morales
🥋 3 Subs
W2 ♕ 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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