🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Demetrious Johnson
1,358
Peak ELO
Oct 2017
-42.00 from peak
2
Alexandre Pantoja
1,215
Peak ELO
Jun 2025
-67.00 from peak
3
Brandon Moreno
1,175
Peak ELO
Jan 2023
-73.00 from peak
4
Joshua Van
1,152
Peak ELO
Dec 2025
5
Tatsuro Taira
1,118
Peak ELO
Dec 2025
6
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Joseph Benavidez
1,111
Peak ELO
Jun 2019
-106.00 from peak
7
Muhammad Mokaev
1,106
Peak ELO
Jul 2024
8
Kyoji Horiguchi
1,097
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
9
Manel Kape
1,087
Peak ELO
Mar 2025
10
Jussier Formiga
1,084
Peak ELO
Mar 2019
-63.00 from peak
11
Alex Perez
1,077
Peak ELO
Jun 2020
-73.00 from peak
12
Matheus Nicolau
1,077
Peak ELO
Dec 2022
-63.00 from peak
13
Tagir Ulanbekov
1,076
Peak ELO
Jun 2025
-20.00 from peak
14
Amir Albazi
1,076
Peak ELO
Jun 2023
-23.00 from peak
15
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Kai Kara-France
1,069
Peak ELO
Mar 2022
-88.00 from peak
16
HyunSung Park
1,068
Peak ELO
May 2025
-44.00 from peak
17
Bruno Silva
1,067
Peak ELO
Apr 2023
-95.00 from peak
18
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Asu Almabayev
1,067
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
19
Wilson Reis
1,065
Peak ELO
Feb 2017
-68.00 from peak
20
Sergio Pettis
1,055
Peak ELO
Jun 2018
-13.00 from peak
21
Dustin Ortiz
1,051
Peak ELO
Jul 2018
-14.00 from peak
22
Nate Maness
1,050
Peak ELO
Sep 2021
-4.00 from peak
23
Brandon Royval
1,048
Peak ELO
Oct 2024
-32.00 from peak
24
Chris Cariaso
1,048
Peak ELO
May 2014
-65.00 from peak
25
Ali Bagautinov
1,048
Peak ELO
Feb 2014
-30.00 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.