🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Royce Gracie
1,198
Peak ELO
Dec 1994
-21.00 from peak
2
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Quinton Jackson
1,131
Peak ELO
Sep 2007
-65.00 from peak
3
Nik Lentz
1,098
Peak ELO
Feb 2019
-54.00 from peak
4
Wilson Gouveia
1,068
Peak ELO
Dec 2008
-47.00 from peak
5
Evan Dunham
1,062
Peak ELO
Oct 2017
-64.00 from peak
6
Houston Alexander
1,037
Peak ELO
Sep 2007
-82.00 from peak
7
Brad Pickett
1,018
Peak ELO
Sep 2012
-91.00 from peak
8
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Jason Witt
996
Peak ELO
Jul 2021
-51.00 from peak
9
Journey Newson
989
Peak ELO
Jun 2019
-38.00 from peak
10
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DaMarques Johnson
988
Peak ELO
Nov 2011
-56.00 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.