🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Henry Cejudo
1,270
Peak ELO
May 2020
-88.00 from peak
2
Merab Dvalishvili
1,230
Peak ELO
Oct 2025
-32.00 from peak
3
TJ Dillashaw
1,212
Peak ELO
Aug 2018
-116.00 from peak
4
Sean O'Malley
1,206
Peak ELO
Mar 2024
-104.00 from peak
5
Petr Yan
1,203
Peak ELO
Dec 2025
6
Frankie Edgar
1,178
Peak ELO
Oct 2011
-166.00 from peak
7
Deiveson Figueiredo
1,167
Peak ELO
Nov 2020
-101.00 from peak
8
Marlon Vera
1,162
Peak ELO
Aug 2022
-78.00 from peak
9
John Lineker
1,143
Peak ELO
May 2018
-14.00 from peak
10
Song Yadong
1,140
Peak ELO
Feb 2025
-13.00 from peak
11
Cory Sandhagen
1,135
Peak ELO
May 2025
-24.00 from peak
12
Rani Yahya
1,133
Peak ELO
Nov 2021
-54.00 from peak
13
Montel Jackson
1,123
Peak ELO
May 2025
-28.00 from peak
14
Cody Garbrandt
1,121
Peak ELO
Dec 2016
-118.00 from peak
15
Mario Bautista
1,121
Peak ELO
Jun 2025
16
Raphael Assuncao
1,121
Peak ELO
Jul 2018
-105.00 from peak
17
Pedro Munhoz
1,113
Peak ELO
Mar 2019
-66.00 from peak
18
Jonathan Martinez
1,112
Peak ELO
Oct 2023
-28.00 from peak
19
Dominick Cruz
1,112
Peak ELO
Jun 2016
-62.00 from peak
20
Rob Font
1,111
Peak ELO
May 2021
-36.00 from peak
21
Umar Nurmagomedov
1,109
Peak ELO
Aug 2024
22
Ricky Simon
1,101
Peak ELO
Jul 2022
-32.00 from peak
23
Raoni Barcelos
1,100
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
24
Said Nurmagomedov
1,098
Peak ELO
Dec 2022
-28.00 from peak
25
Chris Gutierrez
1,098
Peak ELO
Apr 2025
-13.00 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.