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.
81
Gillian Robertson 🔥
1,104 ELO
W5 💥 3 KOs
🥋 7 SUBs
82
Farid Basharat 🔥
1,104 ELO
W6 🥋 1 SUBs
83
Ryan Bader 🔥
1,103 ELO
W2 💥 5 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
84
Rustam Khabilov 🔥
1,103 ELO
W1 💥 2 KOs
85
Anthony Hernandez
1,103 ELO
Peak: 1,138
L1 💥 2 KOs
🥋 5 SUBs
86
Benoit Saint Denis 🔥
1,103 ELO
W4 💥 5 KOs
🥋 4 SUBs
87
Rinat Fakhretdinov 🔥
1,102 ELO
W6 💥 1 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
88
Fabricio Werdum
1,101 ELO
Peak: 1,252
W1 💥 4 KOs
🥋 4 SUBs
89
Nathaniel Wood 🔥
1,101 ELO
W4 🥋 3 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.