Middleweight Rankings
185 lbs · 86 active fighters · Updated after every event
2026 Season#1: Kamaru Usman
1
Kamaru Usman
4 KOs
1 Sub
L1
2
Michael Bisping
10 KOs
L2
3
Khamzat Chimaev
2 KOs
4 Subs
L1
4
Dricus Du Plessis
4 KOs
2 Subs
W1
5
Sean Strickland
5 KOs
1 Sub
W2
6
Nassourdine Imavov
4 KOs
W5
7
Brendan Allen
2 KOs
7 Subs
W3
8
Caio Borralho
1 KO
1 Sub
W1
9
Bo Nickal
3 KOs
2 Subs
W2
10
Ikram Aliskerov
3 KOs
W3
About Middleweight Rankings
Middleweight (185 lbs) is one of the most competitive divisions in the UFC. Our rankings offer 3 perspectives: ELO Rating (current performance), Fan Poll (head-to-head voting), and Fan Ratings (skill-based community ratings).
ELO rankings are data-driven — every fighter starts at 1000 and ratings adjust after each fight based on outcome, opponent strength, and method. Title fights are weighted 3x. Click the star button on any fighter to rate their skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.