🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Islam Makhachev
1,393
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
2
Kamaru Usman
1,347
Peak ELO
Nov 2021
-132.00 from peak
3
Tony Ferguson
1,308
Peak ELO
Jun 2019
-270.00 from peak
4
Leon Edwards
1,282
Peak ELO
Dec 2023
-97.00 from peak
5
Belal Muhammad
1,214
Peak ELO
Jul 2024
-49.00 from peak
6
Vicente Luque
1,208
Peak ELO
Aug 2021
-64.00 from peak
7
Rafael Dos Anjos
1,185
Peak ELO
Dec 2015
-121.00 from peak
8
Jack Della Maddalena
1,168
Peak ELO
May 2025
-41.00 from peak
9
Carlos Prates
1,165
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
10
Gilbert Burns
1,162
Peak ELO
Apr 2023
-116.00 from peak
11
Shavkat Rakhmonov
1,159
Peak ELO
Dec 2024
12
Colby Covington
1,157
Peak ELO
Aug 2019
-75.00 from peak
13
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Ian Machado Garry
1,145
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
14
Michael Morales
1,145
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
15
Sean Brady
1,144
Peak ELO
Mar 2025
-8.00 from peak
16
Joaquin Buckley
1,142
Peak ELO
Dec 2024
-24.00 from peak
17
Neil Magny
1,140
Peak ELO
Mar 2022
-38.00 from peak
18
Randy Brown
1,134
Peak ELO
Jun 2024
-39.00 from peak
19
Michael Chiesa
1,132
Peak ELO
Jan 2021
20
Santiago Ponzinibbio
1,131
Peak ELO
Nov 2018
-61.00 from peak
21
Stephen Thompson
1,131
Peak ELO
Nov 2016
-82.00 from peak
22
Joel Alvarez
1,125
Peak ELO
Oct 2025
-23.00 from peak
23
Kevin Holland
1,118
Peak ELO
Jul 2023
-25.00 from peak
24
Geoff Neal
1,118
Peak ELO
Aug 2022
-59.00 from peak
25
Li Jingliang
1,114
Peak ELO
Jan 2021
-42.00 from peak
About UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Our UFC fighter leaderboards rank active fighters across multiple statistical categories. Unlike traditional rankings that rely on subjective opinions, our leaderboards are based on objective data including ELO ratings, finish rates, and win methods.
Understanding the Categories
- ELO Rating: A dynamic rating system where fighters gain or lose points based on fight outcomes and opponent strength. Higher-ranked opponents yield more points for victories.
- Finish Rate: The percentage of wins that come by stoppage (KO/TKO or submission). Elite finishers typically have rates above 70%.
- KO Power: Total knockout and TKO victories. This measures a fighter's ability to end fights with strikes.
- Submissions: Total submission victories. Highlights elite grapplers and submission specialists.
- Rising Stars: Fighters with the biggest recent ELO gains, indicating momentum and improvement.
- Peak Performers: The highest ELO rating a fighter has achieved, showcasing their prime performance level.
All statistics are updated after each UFC event. Minimum fight requirements ensure statistical relevance.