UFC Fighter Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights worth 3x · Updated after every event
2026 Season
1,393
Highest ELO
1,026
Average ELO
709
Ranked
71
Joel Alvarez
💥 4 KOs
🥋 3 Subs
L1 72
Jailton Almeida
💥 3 KOs
🥋 4 Subs
L2 73
Christian Leroy Duncan
💥 5 KOs
W4 74
Quillan Salkilld
💥 3 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
W5 75
Paddy Pimblett
💥 2 KOs
🥋 3 Subs
L1 76
Gunnar Nelson
🥋 8 Subs
L1 77
Raoni Barcelos
💥 2 KOs
🥋 2 Subs
W5 78
Kayla Harrison
🥋 2 Subs
W3 79
Jean Silva
💥 4 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
W1 80
Renato Moicano
💥 2 KOs
🥋 7 Subs
W1 ♕ 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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