UFC Fighter Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights weighted higher · Updated after every event
2026 Season51
Mark Madsen
1 KO
L2 52
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
4 KOs
1 Sub
L2 53
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov
L1
54
Caolan Loughran
W1
55
Holly Holm
2 KOs
L1 56
Marcos Rogerio de Lima
6 KOs
2 Subs
W1 57
Jesus Aguilar
1 KO
1 Sub
L1 58
Isaac Dulgarian
1 KO
1 Sub
L1 Advertisement
59
Hakeem Dawodu
1 KO
L2 60
Jamal Pogues
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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