UFC GOAT Rankings 2026

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1156
Ion Cutelaba
Ion Cutelaba LHW · 9-11-1
1,005
Peak ELO
Peaked Jul 2018
4 KOs
2 Subs
1157
Leandro Silva
Leandro Silva LW · 3-4
1,005
Peak ELO
Peaked Nov 2015
1 Sub
1158
Jeremy Horn MW · 6-7
1,005
Peak ELO
Peaked Sep 2000
1 KO
4 Subs
1159
Shinsho Anzai
Shinsho Anzai WW · 2-2
1,004
Peak ELO
Peaked Sep 2017
1 KO
1160
Tofiq Musayev
Tofiq Musayev LW · 2-1
1,004
Peak ELO
Peaked Aug 2026
1 KO
1161
Natan Levy
Natan Levy LW · 2-2
1,004
Peak ELO
Peaked Dec 2022
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1162
Ricardo Almeida
Ricardo Almeida MW · 6-5
1,004
Peak ELO
Peaked Mar 2010
3 Subs
1163
Eric Spicely
Eric Spicely MW · 2-5
1,003
Peak ELO
Peaked Jan 2017
2 Subs
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1164
Damir Hadzovic
Damir Hadzovic LW · 4-6
1,003
Peak ELO
Peaked Feb 2019
2 KOs
1165
Caol Uno LW · 3-5-2
1,003
Peak ELO
Peaked Feb 2003
1 KO
1166
Sam Adkins OW · 2-2
1,002
Peak ELO
Peaked Jul 1996
1 KO
1167
Darrick Minner
Darrick Minner FW · 2-4
1,002
Peak ELO
Peaked Feb 2021
1 Sub
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1168
Aaron Pico
Aaron Pico FW · 2-1
1,002
Peak ELO
Peaked Oct 2026
1 KO
1169
Christian Wellisch HW · 2-3
1,002
Peak ELO
Peaked Sep 2007
1 Sub
1170
James Head
James Head WW · 2-3
1,002
Peak ELO
Peaked Jul 2012
1 Sub

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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