UFC GOAT Rankings 2026

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31
Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier LW · 22-9
1,322
Peak ELO
Peaked Jul 2021
11 KOs
4 Subs
32
Arman Tsarukyan
Arman Tsarukyan LW · 11-2
1,317
Peak ELO
Peaked Sep 2026
5 KOs
1 Sub
33
Leon Edwards
Leon Edwards WW · 14-5
1,314
Peak ELO
Peaked Dec 2023
3 KOs
1 Sub
34
Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans LHW · 14-8-1
1,313
Peak ELO
Peaked Jan 2012
6 KOs
35
Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira LW · 25-11
1,311
Peak ELO
Peaked May 2022
4 KOs
17 Subs
36
Vicente Luque
Vicente Luque WW · 17-9
1,307
Peak ELO
Peaked Aug 2021
8 KOs
7 Subs
37
Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo FLW · 10-6
1,306
Peak ELO
Peaked May 2020
4 KOs
38
Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone LW · 23-14
1,306
Peak ELO
Peaked Dec 2016
10 KOs
6 Subs
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39
Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch WW · 14-3-1
1,302
Peak ELO
Peaked Aug 2010
1 KO
3 Subs
40
Joshua Van
Joshua Van FLW · 11-1
1,297
Peak ELO
Peaked Sep 2026
4 KOs
41
BJ Penn
BJ Penn LW · 12-13-2
1,295
Peak ELO
Peaked Dec 2009
7 KOs
4 Subs
42
Sean Strickland
Sean Strickland MW · 18-7
1,295
Peak ELO
Peaked May 2026
5 KOs
1 Sub
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43
Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar FW · 18-11-1
1,293
Peak ELO
Peaked May 2017
5 KOs
2 Subs
44
Belal Muhammad
Belal Muhammad WW · 15-6
1,288
Peak ELO
Peaked Jul 2024
2 KOs
1 Sub
45
Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira LHW · 16-7
1,285
Peak ELO
Peaked Oct 2021
6 KOs
7 Subs

Who is the UFC GOAT?

The debate over who is the greatest MMA fighter of all time (GOAT) has raged for decades. Our UFC GOAT rankings use an objective, data-driven approach: Peak ELO ratings. Unlike subjective media polls, Peak ELO captures each fighter's dominance at their absolute prime.

How Peak ELO Determines GOAT Status

Every fighter starts at 1000 ELO. After each fight, ratings adjust based on result and opponent quality. Title fights are weighted higher — an undisputed championship win is multiplied by 1.25 with a flat bonus of around 16 rating points on top; interim, BMF and tournament belts count for less at 1.1x, and all bonuses together are capped at plus 45 percent. Peak ELO records the highest rating achieved, preserving legacy even after retirement or decline.

GOAT Criteria Beyond Rankings

While our rankings focus on peak performance, the complete GOAT debate includes title defenses, era difficulty, opponent quality, and finishing ability. Use these rankings as one data point in the larger conversation about MMA greatness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jon Jones leads our rankings with a peak ELO of 1,871. However, the GOAT debate is subjective and includes factors like title defenses, era, and fighting style.
Peak ELO captures a fighter's highest-ever rating, representing their absolute prime. This allows fair comparison across eras — a retired legend's peak can be compared to today's champions.
Rankings update after every UFC event. When a fighter achieves a new career-high ELO, their peak is updated.

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