Pound for Pound Rankings 2026
Best Fighters Right Now — Ranked by Current ELO
2026 Rankings
1,398
Highest ELO
1,352
Avg ELO
102
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
Kamaru Usman
1,229 ELO
Peak: 1,352
W1 💥 4 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
12
Petr Yan 🔥
1,224 ELO
W4 💥 4 KOs
13
Merab Dvalishvili
1,221 ELO
Peak: 1,251
L1 💥 1 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
14
Daniel Cormier
1,200 ELO
Peak: 1,299
L2 💥 3 KOs
🥋 4 SUBs
15
Alexander Volkanovski
1,198 ELO
Peak: 1,288
W2 💥 5 KOs
16
Stipe Miocic
1,195 ELO
Peak: 1,287
L2 💥 9 KOs
17
Henry Cejudo
1,190 ELO
Peak: 1,273
L4 💥 4 KOs
18
Khamzat Chimaev 🔥
1,187 ELO
W9 💥 2 KOs
🥋 4 SUBs
19
Leon Edwards
1,177 ELO
Peak: 1,266
L3 💥 3 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
20
Dricus Du Plessis
1,177 ELO
Peak: 1,207
L1 💥 4 KOs
🥋 2 SUBs
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.