Middleweight Rankings
Filters Middleweight · ELO rating · Retired / Inactive
16
Vitor Belfort
12 KOs
2 Subs
L1
17
Rousimar Palhares
6 Subs
W1
18
Omari Akhmedov
2 KOs
1 Sub
L1
19
David Terrell
1 KO
1 Sub
W1
20
Magnus Cedenblad
1 KO
2 Subs
L1
21
Tom Breese
4 KOs
L1
22
Thales Leites
2 KOs
5 Subs
W1
23
Yushin Okami
5 KOs
L1
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24
Makhmud Muradov
2 KOs
25
Aaron Simpson
2 KOs
L1
26
Caio Magalhaes
2 KOs
1 Sub
L2
27
Francis Carmont
2 Subs
L3
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28
Rich Attonito
1 KO
L1
29
Constantinos Philippou
3 KOs
L1
30
Evan Tanner
5 KOs
4 Subs
L2
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the UFC Middleweight champion?
Sean Strickland is the UFC Middleweight champion. Nassourdine Imavov is next in line for a title shot.
Who is the best Middleweight fighter right now?
Our ELO rankings show the best Middleweight 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 Middleweight?
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 Middleweight 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.