Middleweight Rankings
Filters Middleweight · ELO rating · Retired / Inactive
1
Gegard Mousasi
5 KOs
1 Sub
W5
2
Michael Bisping
10 KOs
L2
3
Yoel Romero
7 KOs
L3
4
Anderson Silva
11 KOs
3 Subs
L3
5
Rich Franklin
9 KOs
1 Sub
L1
6
Murilo Bustamante
1 KO
2 Subs
W2
7
Elias Theodorou
2 KOs
L1
8
Derek Brunson
7 KOs
2 Subs
L2
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9
Matt Lindland
3 KOs
1 Sub
W2
10
Guy Mezger
2 KOs
1 Sub
L1
11
Gerald Harris
3 KOs
L1
12
Alan Belcher
5 KOs
3 Subs
L2
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13
Dean Lister
2 Subs
L1
14
Vitor Belfort
12 KOs
2 Subs
L1
15
Jerry Bohlander
4 Subs
L1
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.