Welterweight Rankings
170 lbs · 91 active fighters · Updated after every event
2026 Season
91
Active
434
Total
930
Avg ELO
342
Ranked
41
🥊
CJ Fernandes
42
James Wilks
🥋 1 Subs
L1
43
🥊
Akihiro Gono
🥋 1 Subs
L2
44
Anthony Pettis
💥 3 KOs
🥋 4 Subs
W2
45
🥊
Drew Fickett
🥋 3 Subs
W1
46
🥊
Nah-Shon Burrell
L1
47
🥊
Jake Shields
L1
48
🥊
Dan Cramer
L1
49
Sean Pierson
W3
50
🥊
Curtis Millender
💥 1 KOs
L2
🥊 About Welterweight Rankings
Welterweight (170 lbs) is one of the most competitive divisions in the UFC. Our rankings offer 3 perspectives: ELO Rating (current performance), Fan Poll (head-to-head voting), and Fan Ratings (skill-based community ratings).
ELO rankings are data-driven — every fighter starts at 1000 and ratings adjust after each fight based on outcome, opponent strength, and method. Title fights are weighted 3x. Click the star button on any fighter to rate their skills.
❓ 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.