Middleweight Rankings

Filters Middleweight · ELO rating · Retired / Inactive
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Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort 15-10· Inactive
1,026
Peak: 1,193
12 KOs
2 Subs
L1
17
Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 8-4· Inactive
1,024
Peak: 1,108
6 Subs
W1
18
Omari Akhmedov
Omari Akhmedov 9-5-1· Inactive
1,024
Peak: 1,054
2 KOs
1 Sub
L1
19
David Terrell
David Terrell 2-1· Inactive
1,021
Peak: 1,033
1 KO
1 Sub
W1
20
Magnus Cedenblad
Magnus Cedenblad 4-2· Inactive
1,014
Peak: 1,067
1 KO
2 Subs
L1
21
Tom Breese
Tom Breese 5-3· Inactive
1,011
Peak: 1,079
4 KOs
L1
22
Thales Leites
Thales Leites 13-8· Inactive
1,005
Peak: 1,152
2 KOs
5 Subs
W1
23
Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami 14-7· Inactive
998
Peak: 1,187
5 KOs
L1
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24
Makhmud Muradov
Makhmud Muradov 4-2· Inactive
996
Peak: 1,074
2 KOs
25
Aaron Simpson 7-4· Inactive
994
Peak: 1,079
2 KOs
L1
26
Caio Magalhaes
Caio Magalhaes 4-3· Inactive
993
Peak: 1,079
2 KOs
1 Sub
L2
27
Francis Carmont
Francis Carmont 6-3· Inactive
991
Peak: 1,144
2 Subs
L3
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28
Rich Attonito 3-2· Inactive
991
Peak: 1,052
1 KO
L1
29
Constantinos Philippou
Constantinos Philippou 6-4· Inactive
989
Peak: 1,092
3 KOs
L1
30
Evan Tanner 11-6· Inactive
989
Peak: 1,182
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.

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