🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Alexander Volkanovski
1,288
Peak ELO
Jul 2022
-90.00 from peak
2
Aljamain Sterling
1,235
Peak ELO
May 2023
-59.00 from peak
3
Movsar Evloev
1,146
Peak ELO
Dec 2024
4
Lerone Murphy
1,133
Peak ELO
Aug 2025
-12.00 from peak
5
Nathaniel Wood
1,107
Peak ELO
Oct 2025
6
Josh Emmett
1,105
Peak ELO
Jun 2022
-96.00 from peak
7
Cub Swanson
1,103
Peak ELO
Apr 2017
-45.00 from peak
8
Youssef Zalal
1,090
Peak ELO
Oct 2025
9
Diego Lopes
1,082
Peak ELO
Sep 2024
-29.00 from peak
10
Melquizael Costa
1,082
Peak ELO
May 2025
11
Dan Ige
1,081
Peak ELO
Mar 2021
-46.00 from peak
12
Andre Fili
1,040
Peak ELO
Jul 2019
-47.00 from peak
13
John Castaneda
1,033
Peak ELO
Nov 2023
-23.00 from peak
14
Nate Landwehr
1,032
Peak ELO
Mar 2024
-46.00 from peak
15
Julian Erosa
1,031
Peak ELO
Apr 2025
-36.00 from peak
16
Francis Marshall
1,016
Peak ELO
Dec 2022
-18.00 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.