UFC Rising Stars 2026
Fighters on Hot Win Streaks — Building Momentum
2026 Season#1: Islam Makhachev (16W streak)
88
Rising Stars
16W
Best Streak
1,560
Top ELO
4.5W
Avg Streak
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Win Streaks = Active fighters on 3+ consecutive wins. Ranked by streak length, then ELO. These fighters have the most momentum in the UFC.
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Islam Makhachev
💥 3 KOs
🥋 8 SUBs
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Ilia Topuria
💥 6 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
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Khamzat Chimaev
💥 2 KOs
🥋 4 SUBs
4
Movsar Evloev
5
Carlos Ulberg
💥 5 KOs
🥋 1 SUBs
6
Lerone Murphy
💥 3 KOs
7
Natalia Silva
💥 2 KOs
8
Shavkat Rakhmonov
💥 1 KOs
🥋 5 SUBs
9
Michael Morales
💥 5 KOs
10
Maycee Barber
💥 4 KOs
🚀 About Rising Stars Rankings
Rising Stars rankings highlight UFC fighters building serious momentum through consecutive victories. Every fighter on this list has won at least 3 fights in a row and is actively competing, making them some of the most dangerous matchups in the organization.
Win streaks are critical in the UFC — they determine title shots, main event spots, and ranking positions. Fighters who can string together 3, 5, or even 10+ consecutive wins are on a trajectory toward championship contention. These rankings help identify tomorrow's champions today.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies a fighter as a rising star?
A rising star is an active UFC fighter on a win streak of 3 or more consecutive fights with at least 3 total UFC bouts. They are ranked by streak length first, then by ELO rating. This captures fighters with genuine momentum.
How do rising stars compare to P4P rankings?
P4P rankings measure the best fighters overall based on ELO. Rising stars specifically highlight momentum — fighters who are on a hot run right now. A rising star might not yet be in the P4P top 10, but their win streak suggests they're heading there.
Why are some fighters with longer streaks ranked lower?
Fighters are ranked by streak length first, then by ELO within the same streak length. A fighter with a 5-fight streak always ranks above a fighter with a 4-fight streak, regardless of ELO. Within the same streak length, higher ELO (indicating tougher opposition) ranks higher.
See the Full Picture
Check the complete P4P rankings to see where rising stars stand overall
P4P Rankings