Welterweight Rankings
Filters Welterweight · ELO rating · Active
33
Muslim Salikhov
5 KOs
L2
34
Carlos Leal
1 KO
W1
35
Gabe Green
1 KO
1 Sub
W1
36
Stephen Thompson
6 KOs
L3
37
Punahele Soriano
4 KOs
L1
38
Bassil Hafez
L1
39
Santiago Ponzinibbio
7 KOs
L2
40
Ramiz Brahimaj
1 KO
4 Subs
L2
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41
Chidi Njokuani
3 KOs
W1
42
Carlston Harris
1 KO
2 Subs
L3
43
Song Kenan
3 KOs
L1
44
Gilbert Urbina
2 KOs
W1
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45
Themba Gorimbo
1 KO
L3
46
Oban Elliott
1 KO
L3
47
Nikolay Veretennikov
1 KO
L1
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best Welterweight fighter right now?
Our ELO rankings show the best Welterweight fighters based on performance. Fighters are ranked by their current ELO rating, which adjusts after every fight based on outcome and opponent strength. Use the Active filter to see only current competitors.
What is the difference between Current ELO and Peak ELO?
Current ELO is the fighter's rating right now, reflecting all wins, losses, and inactivity decay. Peak ELO is the highest rating they ever achieved in their career. A fighter at their peak will show the same value for both.
How do Fan Poll rankings work for Welterweight?
Fan Poll rankings are based on head-to-head voting. The community is shown two fighters and votes for who they think is better. These votes are processed through an ELO system to produce rankings that reflect collective fan opinion.
How often are Welterweight rankings updated?
ELO rankings update automatically after every UFC event. Fan Poll and Fan Rating rankings update in real-time as votes come in. Check back after each event to see how results shake up the division.