🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Max Holloway
1,330
Peak ELO
Dec 2018
-166.00 from peak
2
Khabib Nurmagomedov
1,323
Peak ELO
Oct 2020
3
Ilia Topuria
1,315
Peak ELO
Jun 2025
4
Conor McGregor
1,305
Peak ELO
Nov 2016
-118.00 from peak
5
Charles Oliveira
1,275
Peak ELO
May 2022
-82.00 from peak
6
BJ Penn
1,213
Peak ELO
Dec 2009
-240.00 from peak
7
Dustin Poirier
1,207
Peak ELO
Apr 2019
-97.00 from peak
8
Justin Gaethje
1,179
Peak ELO
Jul 2023
-4.00 from peak
9
Beneil Dariush
1,170
Peak ELO
Oct 2022
-84.00 from peak
10
Arman Tsarukyan
1,160
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
11
Jim Miller
1,158
Peak ELO
Apr 2014
-20.00 from peak
12
Grant Dawson
1,152
Peak ELO
Jan 2025
-10.00 from peak
13
Benoit Saint Denis
1,135
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
14
Dan Hooker
1,128
Peak ELO
Feb 2020
-65.00 from peak
15
George Sotiropoulos
1,127
Peak ELO
Nov 2010
-92.00 from peak
16
Paddy Pimblett
1,127
Peak ELO
Apr 2025
-27.00 from peak
17
Leonardo Santos
1,125
Peak ELO
Jul 2020
-68.00 from peak
18
Edson Barboza
1,125
Peak ELO
Mar 2017
-85.00 from peak
19
Renato Moicano
1,119
Peak ELO
Sep 2024
-22.00 from peak
20
Jens Pulver
1,114
Peak ELO
Jan 2002
-49.00 from peak
21
Diego Ferreira
1,112
Peak ELO
Jan 2020
-65.00 from peak
22
Gregor Gillespie
1,111
Peak ELO
Jan 2019
-2.00 from peak
23
Mateusz Gamrot
1,111
Peak ELO
Mar 2024
24
Gray Maynard
1,110
Peak ELO
Jan 2011
-129.00 from peak
25
Eddie Alvarez
1,110
Peak ELO
Jul 2016
-42.00 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.