🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
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Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Julianna Pena
1,158
Peak ELO
Oct 2024
-117.00 from peak
2
Macy Chiasson
1,122
Peak ELO
Jun 2024
-175.00 from peak
3
Jacqueline Cavalcanti
1,121
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
-30.00 from peak
4
Luana Santos
1,120
Peak ELO
May 2025
5
Raquel Pennington
1,120
Peak ELO
Jan 2024
-47.00 from peak
6
Norma Dumont
1,114
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
-27.00 from peak
7
Karol Rosa
1,106
Peak ELO
Oct 2021
-94.00 from peak
8
Ketlen Vieira
1,103
Peak ELO
May 2022
-70.00 from peak
9
Josiane Nunes
1,092
Peak ELO
Jan 2023
-219.00 from peak
10
Ailin Perez
1,085
Peak ELO
Jan 2025
11
Joselyne Edwards
1,085
Peak ELO
Aug 2025
12
Nora Cornolle
1,076
Peak ELO
Apr 2025
-123.00 from peak
13
Irene Aldana
1,075
Peak ELO
Sep 2022
-24.00 from peak
14
Mayra Bueno Silva
1,062
Peak ELO
Feb 2023
-205.00 from peak
15
Julia Avila
1,046
Peak ELO
Jun 2020
-147.00 from peak
16
Melissa Mullins
1,036
Peak ELO
Nov 2024
-168.00 from peak
17
Miesha Tate
1,032
Peak ELO
Mar 2016
-119.00 from peak
18
Chelsea Chandler
1,029
Peak ELO
Mar 2024
-140.00 from peak
19
Luana Carolina
1,023
Peak ELO
Jul 2024
-117.00 from peak
20
Yana Santos
992
Peak ELO
Oct 2025
-43.00 from peak
21
Pannie Kianzad
978
Peak ELO
Apr 2022
-184.00 from peak
22
Priscila Cachoeira
912
Peak ELO
Aug 2022
-195.00 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.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the leaderboards use ELO instead of the official UFC rankings?
The official UFC rankings are voted on by a media panel and carry human bias, gaps, and lag. Our ELO is calculated purely from fight results and opponent strength, so a win over a top contender moves a fighter more than a win over a journeyman. That makes the leaderboards reproducible and free of promotional politics.
Are these leaderboards limited to one weight class?
No. This is a combined hub that pools active fighters across every UFC division into a single board for each category. Because ELO is calibrated within the same competitive pool, a flyweight and a heavyweight can be compared on rating without their raw weight skewing the result.
How often is the data refreshed and is there a minimum fight requirement?
Every category is recalculated after each UFC event so rankings reflect the most recent results. We also apply minimum fight and minimum attempt thresholds, which keeps a fighter with one lucky knockout or a tiny sample from topping rate-based boards like finish rate or striking accuracy.
What is the difference between Peak ELO and current ELO on the leaderboards?
Current ELO is a fighter's live rating right now, while Peak ELO is the highest rating they ever reached. The Peak Performers board surfaces fighters who were elite at their prime even if recent losses have pulled their current rating down, so a large gap between the two often signals a veteran past their best run.