Heavyweight Rankings
By MMA.SOCIAL ELO - our rating, not the UFC’s.
Filters Heavyweight · ELO rating · Active
18
Ante Delija
1 KO
L2
19
Serghei Spivac
3 KOs
3 Subs
L1
20
Marcus Buchecha
L1
21
Sean Sharaf
1 KO
W1
22
Thomas Petersen
L1
23
Derrick Lewis
16 KOs
L2
24
Jhonata Diniz
1 KO
L2
25
Kennedy Nzechukwu
6 KOs
1 Sub
L1
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26
Louie Sutherland
L1
27
Marcin Tybura
5 KOs
1 Sub
L3
28
Tai Tuivasa
7 KOs
L8
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the UFC Heavyweight champion?
Ciryl Gane is the UFC Heavyweight champion. Josh Hokit is next in line for a title shot.
Who is the best Heavyweight fighter right now?
Our ELO rankings show the best Heavyweight fighters based on performance. Fighters are ranked by their current ELO rating, which adjusts after every fight based on outcome and opponent strength. Use the Active filter to see only current competitors.
What is the difference between Current ELO and Peak ELO?
Current ELO is the fighter's rating right now, reflecting all wins, losses, and inactivity decay. Peak ELO is the highest rating they ever achieved in their career. A fighter at their peak will show the same value for both.
How do Fan Poll rankings work for Heavyweight?
Fan Poll rankings are based on head-to-head voting. The community is shown two fighters and votes for who they think is better. These votes are processed through an ELO system to produce rankings that reflect collective fan opinion.
How often are Heavyweight rankings updated?
ELO rankings update automatically after every UFC event. Fan Poll and Fan Rating rankings update in real-time as votes come in. Check back after each event to see how results shake up the division.