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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Kayla Harrison 🔥
1,162 ELO
W3 🥋 2 SUBs
42
Brendan Allen 🔥
1,157 ELO
W3 💥 2 KOs
🥋 7 SUBs
43
Quillan Salkilld 🔥
1,157 ELO
W5 💥 3 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
44
Song Yadong
1,156 ELO
Peak: 1,184
W1 💥 5 KOs
🥋 2 SUBs
45
Jack Della Maddalena
1,154 ELO
Peak: 1,267
L2 💥 4 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
46
Bryan Battle 🔥
1,152 ELO
W4 💥 3 KOs
🥋 2 SUBs
47
Ateba Gautier 🔥
1,152 ELO
W5 💥 4 KOs
48
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Mairon Santos 🔥
1,152 ELO
W4 💥 2 KOs
49
Sean Brady
1,149 ELO
Peak: 1,191
W1 🥋 4 SUBs
50
Manel Kape 🔥
1,148 ELO
W4 💥 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.