🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Chuck Liddell
1,240
Peak ELO
Dec 2006
-165.00 from peak
2
Randy Couture
1,236
Peak ELO
Nov 2001
-141.00 from peak
3
Glover Teixeira
1,202
Peak ELO
Oct 2021
-103.00 from peak
4
Tito Ortiz
1,195
Peak ELO
Nov 2002
-164.00 from peak
5
Mark Coleman
1,193
Peak ELO
Feb 1997
-124.00 from peak
6
Rashad Evans
1,192
Peak ELO
Dec 2008
-131.00 from peak
7
Frank Shamrock
1,175
Peak ELO
Sep 1999
8
Forrest Griffin
1,143
Peak ELO
Jul 2008
-60.00 from peak
9
Ryan Bader
1,124
Peak ELO
Nov 2016
10
Thiago Santos
1,119
Peak ELO
Feb 2019
-66.00 from peak
11
Phil Davis
1,108
Peak ELO
Aug 2013
-12.00 from peak
12
Alexander Gustafsson
1,104
Peak ELO
Dec 2012
-107.00 from peak
13
Anthony Johnson
1,100
Peak ELO
Jan 2015
-62.00 from peak
14
Zak Cummings
1,099
Peak ELO
Apr 2023
15
Mauricio Rua
1,098
Peak ELO
May 2010
-117.00 from peak
16
Matt Hamill
1,089
Peak ELO
Oct 2010
-35.00 from peak
17
Corey Anderson
1,087
Peak ELO
Nov 2019
-23.00 from peak
18
Ken Shamrock
1,076
Peak ELO
Dec 1996
-97.00 from peak
19
Thiago Silva
1,075
Peak ELO
Oct 2013
20
Misha Cirkunov
1,072
Peak ELO
Dec 2016
-111.00 from peak
21
Chris Daukaus
1,071
Peak ELO
Sep 2021
-90.00 from peak
22
Jimi Manuwa
1,065
Peak ELO
Mar 2017
-80.00 from peak
23
Clint Hester
1,061
Peak ELO
Jun 2014
-69.00 from peak
24
James Te Huna
1,060
Peak ELO
Feb 2013
-90.00 from peak
25
Krzysztof Soszynski
1,057
Peak ELO
Jun 2011
-25.00 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.