Pound for Pound Rankings 2026
Best Fighters Right Now — Ranked by Current ELO
2026 Rankings51
Grant Dawson
Peak: 1,194
W1 2 KOs
5 Subs
52
Sean Brady
Peak: 1,167
W1 4 Subs
53
Joe Pyfer
W4
4 KOs
2 Subs
54
Yair Rodriguez
Peak: 1,187
W1 4 KOs
1 Sub
55
Conor McGregor
Peak: 1,257
L3 8 KOs
56
Rinat Fakhretdinov
W6
1 KO
1 Sub
57
Bryan Battle
W4
3 KOs
2 Subs
58
Manel Kape
W4
6 KOs
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59
Leon Edwards
Peak: 1,260
L3 3 KOs
1 Sub
60
Cory Sandhagen
Peak: 1,169
L2 6 KOs
1 Sub
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View GOAT RankingsFrequently Asked Questions
What 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.
How much more is a title fight worth?
Championship fights carry more weight because they represent the highest level of competition. An undisputed title win is multiplied by 1.25 and given a flat bonus of around 16 rating points; interim, BMF and tournament belts count for less at 1.1x. All bonuses combined are capped at plus 45 percent in a title fight.