Pound for Pound Rankings 2026
Best Fighters Right Now — Ranked by Current ELO
2026 Rankings
1,455
Highest ELO
1,395
Avg ELO
89
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
Merab Dvalishvili
1,272 ELO
Peak: 1,330
L1 💥 1 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
12
Ciryl Gane 🔥
1,271 ELO
W3 💥 5 KOs
🥋 2 SUBs
13
Joshua Van 🔥
1,255 ELO
W7 💥 4 KOs
14
Frank Shamrock 🔥
1,217 ELO
W5 💥 2 KOs
🥋 3 SUBs
15
Henry Cejudo
1,213 ELO
Peak: 1,352
L4 💥 4 KOs
16
Dricus Du Plessis
1,213 ELO
Peak: 1,265
L1 💥 4 KOs
🥋 2 SUBs
17
Ilia Topuria
1,208 ELO
Peak: 1,322
L1 💥 6 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
18
Aljamain Sterling
1,207 ELO
Peak: 1,315
W2 💥 2 KOs
🥋 4 SUBs
19
Alex Pereira
1,204 ELO
Peak: 1,324
L1 💥 8 KOs
20
Stipe Miocic
1,203 ELO
Peak: 1,362
L2 💥 9 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.