UFC GOAT Rankings 2026

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1141
Ange Loosa
Ange Loosa WW · 2-3
1,009
Peak ELO
Peaked Sep 2023
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1142
Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett BW · 5-9
1,009
Peak ELO
Peaked Sep 2012
1 KO
1 Sub
1143
DaMarques Johnson
DaMarques Johnson WW · 4-6
1,009
Peak ELO
Peaked Apr 2010
2 KOs
2 Subs
1144
Wesley Correira HW · 2-2
1,009
Peak ELO
Peaked Nov 2003
2 KOs
1145
Luis Henrique
Luis Henrique HW · 2-4
1,009
Peak ELO
Peaked Nov 2016
2 Subs
1146
Leandro Issa
Leandro Issa BW · 2-3
1,009
Peak ELO
Peaked Dec 2014
2 Subs
1147
Frank Trigg WW · 2-5
1,009
Peak ELO
Peaked Oct 2004
2 KOs
1148
Trey Ogden
Trey Ogden LW · 3-3
1,008
Peak ELO
Peaked Jul 2024
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1149
Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens LW · 15-20
1,008
Peak ELO
Peaked Nov 2008
8 KOs
1150
Rafa Garcia
Rafa Garcia LW · 7-5
1,006
Peak ELO
Peaked Apr 2026
1 KO
1 Sub
1151
Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan FW · 6-8
1,006
Peak ELO
Peaked Apr 2008
3 Subs
1152
Luan Chagas
Luan Chagas WW · 1-2-1
1,006
Peak ELO
Peaked May 2016
1 Sub
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1153
Drew Dober
Drew Dober LW · 15-11
1,006
Peak ELO
Peaked Dec 2022
11 KOs
1 Sub
1154
Ricky Glenn
Ricky Glenn LW · 4-6-1
1,006
Peak ELO
Peaked Oct 2021
1 KO
1155
Gauge Young
Gauge Young LW · 2-2
1,005
Peak ELO
Peaked Apr 2026
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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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