UFC Fighter Rankings
Performance-based ELO power rankings · Title fights weighted higher · Updated after every event
2026 Season#1: Jon Jones (1,794 ELO)
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Jon Jones
6 KOs
6 Subs
W6 2
Islam Makhachev
3 KOs
8 Subs
W16 3
Georges St-Pierre
5 KOs
3 Subs
W13 4
Amanda Nunes
7 KOs
3 Subs
W2 5
Demetrious Johnson
2 KOs
5 Subs
L1 6
Khabib Nurmagomedov
2 KOs
5 Subs
W13 7
Valentina Shevchenko
4 KOs
2 Subs
W3 8
Charles Oliveira
4 KOs
17 Subs
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Alexander Volkanovski
5 KOs
W2 10
Francis Ngannou
10 KOs
1 Sub
W6 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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