UFC Fighter Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights weighted higher · Updated after every event
2026 SeasonFilters All divisions · Everyone · By current elo
31
Kamaru Usman
4 KOs
1 Sub
L1 32
Carlos Ulberg
6 KOs
1 Sub
W10 33
Cain Velasquez
10 KOs
L1 34
Nassourdine Imavov
4 KOs
W5 35
Joshua Van
4 KOs
W7 36
Alexander Volkov
6 KOs
1 Sub
W2 37
Frank Shamrock
2 KOs
3 Subs
W5 38
Shavkat Rakhmonov
1 KO
5 Subs
W7 Advertisement
39
Ian Machado Garry
3 KOs
W2 40
TJ Dillashaw
7 KOs
1 Sub
L1 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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