UFC Fighter Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights worth 3x · Updated after every event
2026 Season
1,527
Highest ELO
996
Average ELO
2,676
Ranked
861
Djorden Santos
W1
862
Gabriel Santos
🥋 1 Subs
W2 863
Fernando Padilla
💥 1 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
L1 864
Shane Nelson
💥 1 KOs
L2 865
Maryna Moroz
🥋 2 Subs
L3 866
♕
Joe Moreira
W1
867
Erik Koch
💥 2 KOs
🥋 1 Subs
W1 868
Sirwan Kakai
L1
869
♕
Luke Jumeau
L1
870
Clayton Carpenter
🥋 2 Subs
L2 ♕ 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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