🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Max Holloway
1,307
Peak ELO
Dec 2018
-137.00 from peak
2
Charles Oliveira
1,245
Peak ELO
May 2022
-71.00 from peak
3
Beneil Dariush
1,160
Peak ELO
Oct 2022
-57.00 from peak
4
Justin Gaethje
1,154
Peak ELO
Jul 2023
5
Arman Tsarukyan
1,146
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
6
Grant Dawson
1,143
Peak ELO
Jan 2025
-26.00 from peak
7
Edson Barboza
1,118
Peak ELO
Mar 2017
-89.00 from peak
8
Paddy Pimblett
1,115
Peak ELO
Apr 2025
-26.00 from peak
9
Dan Hooker
1,110
Peak ELO
Feb 2020
-63.00 from peak
10
Benoit Saint Denis
1,110
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
11
Renato Moicano
1,103
Peak ELO
Sep 2024
-40.00 from peak
12
Mateusz Gamrot
1,099
Peak ELO
Mar 2024
-17.00 from peak
13
Drew Dober
1,091
Peak ELO
Dec 2022
-41.00 from peak
14
Fares Ziam
1,086
Peak ELO
Dec 2025
15
Rafael Fiziev
1,084
Peak ELO
Jul 2022
-56.00 from peak
16
Chase Hooper
1,083
Peak ELO
Apr 2025
-52.00 from peak
17
Ignacio Bahamondes
1,081
Peak ELO
Mar 2025
-28.00 from peak
18
Manuel Torres
1,076
Peak ELO
Dec 2025
19
Jalin Turner
1,076
Peak ELO
Jul 2022
-30.00 from peak
20
Chris Duncan
1,074
Peak ELO
Dec 2025
21
Nazim Sadykhov
1,070
Peak ELO
Jun 2025
-22.00 from peak
22
Michael Johnson
1,066
Peak ELO
Feb 2015
-70.00 from peak
23
Alexander Hernandez
1,061
Peak ELO
Sep 2025
24
Chris Padilla
1,061
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
25
Mauricio Ruffy
1,050
Peak ELO
Mar 2025
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.