🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Anderson Silva
1,390
Peak ELO
Oct 2012
-299.00 from peak
2
Israel Adesanya
1,276
Peak ELO
Jul 2022
-197.00 from peak
3
Michael Bisping
1,257
Peak ELO
Oct 2016
-73.00 from peak
4
Robert Whittaker
1,217
Peak ELO
Jun 2018
-92.00 from peak
5
Dricus Du Plessis
1,216
Peak ELO
Feb 2025
-32.00 from peak
6
Khamzat Chimaev
1,199
Peak ELO
Aug 2025
-33.00 from peak
7
Luke Rockhold
1,185
Peak ELO
Dec 2015
-113.00 from peak
8
Lyoto Machida
1,183
Peak ELO
Oct 2009
-105.00 from peak
9
Vitor Belfort
1,176
Peak ELO
Jan 2004
-134.00 from peak
10
Pat Miletich
1,173
Peak ELO
Dec 2000
-86.00 from peak
11
Brendan Allen
1,166
Peak ELO
Apr 2024
12
Sean Strickland
1,162
Peak ELO
Sep 2023
-3.00 from peak
13
Yoel Romero
1,161
Peak ELO
Nov 2016
-64.00 from peak
14
Rich Franklin
1,161
Peak ELO
Mar 2006
-114.00 from peak
15
Johny Hendricks
1,158
Peak ELO
Mar 2014
-114.00 from peak
16
Derek Brunson
1,147
Peak ELO
Sep 2021
-51.00 from peak
17
Anthony Hernandez
1,146
Peak ELO
Aug 2025
-24.00 from peak
18
Kelvin Gastelum
1,145
Peak ELO
May 2018
-96.00 from peak
19
Nassourdine Imavov
1,141
Peak ELO
Sep 2025
20
Jacare Souza
1,137
Peak ELO
Nov 2018
-85.00 from peak
21
Michel Pereira
1,134
Peak ELO
May 2024
-64.00 from peak
22
Gegard Mousasi
1,131
Peak ELO
Apr 2017
23
Joe Pyfer
1,126
Peak ELO
Oct 2025
24
Gregory Rodrigues
1,123
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
25
Thales Leites
1,120
Peak ELO
Jan 2015
-44.00 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.