🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Peak Performers
Fighters who achieved the highest peak ELO ratings
1
Georges St-Pierre
1,455
Peak ELO
Nov 2017
2
Islam Makhachev
1,393
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
3
Kamaru Usman
1,347
Peak ELO
Nov 2021
-132.00 from peak
4
Tony Ferguson
1,308
Peak ELO
Jun 2019
-270.00 from peak
5
Leon Edwards
1,282
Peak ELO
Dec 2023
-97.00 from peak
6
Matt Hughes
1,264
Peak ELO
Sep 2006
-200.00 from peak
7
Tyron Woodley
1,220
Peak ELO
Sep 2018
-101.00 from peak
8
Belal Muhammad
1,214
Peak ELO
Jul 2024
-49.00 from peak
9
Vicente Luque
1,208
Peak ELO
Aug 2021
-64.00 from peak
10
Donald Cerrone
1,205
Peak ELO
May 2015
-187.00 from peak
11
Demian Maia
1,204
Peak ELO
May 2017
-65.00 from peak
12
Rafael Dos Anjos
1,185
Peak ELO
Dec 2015
-121.00 from peak
13
Jack Della Maddalena
1,168
Peak ELO
May 2025
-41.00 from peak
14
Carlos Prates
1,165
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
15
Gilbert Burns
1,162
Peak ELO
Apr 2023
-116.00 from peak
16
Shavkat Rakhmonov
1,159
Peak ELO
Dec 2024
17
Colby Covington
1,157
Peak ELO
Aug 2019
-75.00 from peak
18
Benson Henderson
1,152
Peak ELO
Apr 2013
-44.00 from peak
19
Jon Fitch
1,152
Peak ELO
Aug 2010
-27.00 from peak
20
Jorge Masvidal
1,150
Peak ELO
Nov 2019
-98.00 from peak
21
Robbie Lawler
1,150
Peak ELO
Jan 2016
-93.00 from peak
22
Francisco Trinaldo
1,148
Peak ELO
May 2022
-14.00 from peak
23
Michael Morales
1,145
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
24
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Ian Machado Garry
1,145
Peak ELO
Nov 2025
25
Sean Brady
1,144
Peak ELO
Mar 2025
-8.00 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.