Pound for Pound Rankings 2026
Best Fighters Right Now — Ranked by Current ELO
2026 Rankings
1,398
Highest ELO
1,352
Avg ELO
71
Ranked
2
Elite
📈 How P4P Rankings Work
Current ELO = A fighter's rating right now. ELO v2.5 gives 3x weight to title fights and bonus points for finishes (KO/SUB). Higher ELO means better recent performance against quality opponents.
11
Dricus Du Plessis
1,177 ELO
Peak: 1,207
L1 💥 4 KOs
🥋 2 SUBs
12
Aljamain Sterling
1,176 ELO
Peak: 1,235
W1 💥 2 KOs
🥋 4 SUBs
13
Charles Oliveira
1,174 ELO
Peak: 1,245
W2 💥 4 KOs
🥋 17 SUBs
14
Belal Muhammad
1,171 ELO
Peak: 1,218
L2 💥 2 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
15
Max Holloway
1,170 ELO
Peak: 1,307
L1 💥 11 KOs
🥋 2 SUBs
16
Tom Aspinall 🔥
1,167 ELO
W3 💥 6 KOs
🥋 2 SUBs
17
Zhang Weili
1,161 ELO
Peak: 1,182
L1 💥 2 KOs
🥋 2 SUBs
18
Justin Gaethje 🔥
1,154 ELO
W2 💥 6 KOs
19
Joshua Van 🔥
1,152 ELO
W6 💥 3 KOs
20
Magomed Ankalaev
1,150 ELO
Peak: 1,199
L1 💥 6 KOs
Want to see who's the GOAT?
P4P ranks the best right now. Check Peak ELO to see the greatest of all time.
View GOAT RankingsWhat does Pound for Pound mean?
Pound for Pound (P4P) rankings compare fighters across all weight classes as if size didn't matter. It answers the question: who is the best fighter in the sport right now, regardless of weight class?
How is Current ELO different from Peak ELO?
Current ELO is a fighter's rating right now, reflecting recent performance. Peak ELO is the highest rating they ever achieved. P4P uses Current ELO because it ranks who's best right now. The GOAT rankings use Peak ELO for all-time greatness.
How often are rankings updated?
Rankings update automatically after every UFC event. When fight results are recorded, ELO ratings recalculate immediately.
Why are title fights worth 3x?
Championship fights carry more weight in ELO v2.5 because they represent the highest level of competition. Winning or losing a title fight has a bigger impact on a fighter's rating than a regular bout.