🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Jon Jones
1,527
Peak ELO
Nov 2024
2
Daniel Cormier
1,299
Peak ELO
Nov 2018
-99.00 from peak
3
Francis Ngannou
1,238
Peak ELO
Jan 2022
4
Cain Velasquez
1,197
Peak ELO
Oct 2013
-71.00 from peak
5
Fabricio Werdum
1,194
Peak ELO
Jun 2015
-72.00 from peak
6
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Junior Dos Santos
1,191
Peak ELO
May 2012
-176.00 from peak
7
Brock Lesnar
1,173
Peak ELO
Jul 2010
-90.00 from peak
8
Frank Mir
1,165
Peak ELO
Dec 2008
-159.00 from peak
9
Tim Sylvia
1,149
Peak ELO
Nov 2006
-84.00 from peak
10
Dan Severn
1,132
Peak ELO
May 1996
-80.00 from peak
11
Josh Barnett
1,129
Peak ELO
Aug 2013
-15.00 from peak
12
Ricco Rodriguez
1,116
Peak ELO
Sep 2002
-78.00 from peak
13
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Travis Browne
1,099
Peak ELO
Dec 2013
-82.00 from peak
14
Shane Carwin
1,098
Peak ELO
Mar 2010
-59.00 from peak
15
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Cheick Kongo
1,097
Peak ELO
Oct 2011
-35.00 from peak
16
Maurice Smith
1,094
Peak ELO
Oct 1997
-29.00 from peak
17
Matt Mitrione
1,091
Peak ELO
Dec 2014
-44.00 from peak
18
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Stefan Struve
1,089
Peak ELO
Sep 2012
-97.00 from peak
19
Roy Nelson
1,089
Peak ELO
Apr 2013
-55.00 from peak
20
Alistair Overeem
1,077
Peak ELO
Sep 2020
-24.00 from peak
21
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Pedro Rizzo
1,076
Peak ELO
Nov 1999
-61.00 from peak
22
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Marco Ruas
1,073
Peak ELO
Sep 1995
-23.00 from peak
23
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
1,072
Peak ELO
Feb 2008
-92.00 from peak
24
Brandon Vera
1,070
Peak ELO
Nov 2006
-72.00 from peak
25
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Gabriel Gonzaga
1,069
Peak ELO
Apr 2007
-88.00 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.