🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Alex Pereira
1,298
Peak ELO
Oct 2024
2
Randy Couture
1,251
Peak ELO
Nov 2001
-164.00 from peak
3
Chuck Liddell
1,236
Peak ELO
Dec 2006
-173.00 from peak
4
Glover Teixeira
1,232
Peak ELO
Oct 2021
-116.00 from peak
5
Rashad Evans
1,219
Peak ELO
Dec 2008
-152.00 from peak
6
Mark Coleman
1,213
Peak ELO
Feb 1997
-138.00 from peak
7
Magomed Ankalaev
1,207
Peak ELO
Mar 2025
-51.00 from peak
8
Tito Ortiz
1,187
Peak ELO
Nov 2002
-174.00 from peak
9
Jan Blachowicz
1,187
Peak ELO
Mar 2021
-65.00 from peak
10
Carlos Ulberg
1,181
Peak ELO
Sep 2025
11
Frank Shamrock
1,173
Peak ELO
Sep 1999
12
Thiago Santos
1,141
Peak ELO
Feb 2019
-73.00 from peak
13
Jiri Prochazka
1,141
Peak ELO
Jun 2022
-100.00 from peak
14
Forrest Griffin
1,139
Peak ELO
Jul 2008
-66.00 from peak
15
Ryan Bader
1,126
Peak ELO
Nov 2016
16
Anthony Smith
1,125
Peak ELO
Sep 2021
-102.00 from peak
17
Anthony Johnson
1,122
Peak ELO
Jan 2015
-76.00 from peak
18
Alexander Gustafsson
1,118
Peak ELO
Dec 2012
-119.00 from peak
19
Mauricio Rua
1,117
Peak ELO
May 2010
-125.00 from peak
20
Jamahal Hill
1,114
Peak ELO
Jan 2023
-83.00 from peak
21
Azamat Murzakanov
1,112
Peak ELO
Oct 2025
-25.00 from peak
22
Dominick Reyes
1,110
Peak ELO
Oct 2019
-57.00 from peak
23
Phil Davis
1,109
Peak ELO
Aug 2013
-12.00 from peak
24
Zak Cummings
1,106
Peak ELO
Apr 2023
25
Ovince Saint Preux
1,097
Peak ELO
Apr 2015
-91.00 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.