🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
Time Period:
Rising Stars
Fighters with the biggest recent ELO gains
1
Conor McGregor
+199.00
ELO Gained
Now: 1,187
2
Gregor Gillespie
+101.00
ELO Gained
Now: 1,109
3
Leonardo Santos
+76.00
ELO Gained
Now: 1,057
4
Damir Ismagulov
+36.00
ELO Gained
Now: 1,036
5
Zubaira Tukhugov
+36.00
ELO Gained
Now: 1,036
6
Luis Pena
+26.00
ELO Gained
Now: 1,033
7
Scott Holtzman
+25.00
ELO Gained
Now: 1,012
8
John Makdessi
+22.00
ELO Gained
Now: 1,016
9
Al Iaquinta
+20.00
ELO Gained
Now: 1,013
10
Mark Madsen
+14.00
ELO Gained
Now: 1,014
11
Devonte Smith
+3.00
ELO Gained
Now: 997
12
Brad Riddell
+2.00
ELO Gained
Now: 990
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.