Pound for Pound Rankings 2026
Best Fighters Right Now — Ranked by Current ELO
2026 Rankings
1,540
Highest ELO
1,407
Avg ELO
82
Ranked
3
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.
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Erin Blanchfield 🔥
1,210 ELO
W2 🥋 4 SUBs
22
Tom Aspinall 🔥
1,207 ELO
W3 💥 6 KOs
🥋 2 SUBs
23
Carlos Prates 🔥
1,207 ELO
W3 💥 7 KOs
24
Kamaru Usman
1,206 ELO
Peak: 1,497
W1 💥 4 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
25
Natalia Silva 🔥
1,206 ELO
W8 💥 2 KOs
26
Umar Nurmagomedov 🔥
1,200 ELO
W2 💥 1 KOs
🥋 2 SUBs
27
Nassourdine Imavov 🔥
1,198 ELO
W5 💥 4 KOs
28
Carlos Ulberg 🔥
1,197 ELO
W10 💥 6 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
29
Manon Fiorot
1,194 ELO
W1 💥 3 KOs
30
Lerone Murphy
1,193 ELO
Peak: 1,216
L1 💥 3 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.