🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
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Submission Artists
Fighters with the most submission victories
1
Glover Teixeira
7
Submissions
43.8% sub rate
2
Paul Craig
6
Submissions
66.7% sub rate
3
Misha Cirkunov
5
Submissions
83.3% sub rate
4
Nikita Krylov
5
Submissions
41.7% sub rate
5
Ed Herman
5
Submissions
38.5% sub rate
6
Anthony Smith
5
Submissions
38.5% sub rate
7
Ovince Saint Preux
5
Submissions
33.3% sub rate
8
Jimmy Crute
4
Submissions
66.7% sub rate
9
Ken Shamrock
4
Submissions
66.7% sub rate
10
Renato Sobral
4
Submissions
66.7% sub rate
11
Zak Cummings
4
Submissions
40.0% sub rate
12
Randy Couture
4
Submissions
25.0% sub rate
13
Anthony Perosh
3
Submissions
60.0% sub rate
14
Frank Shamrock
3
Submissions
60.0% sub rate
15
Mark Coleman
3
Submissions
42.9% sub rate
16
Phil Davis
3
Submissions
33.3% sub rate
17
Tom Lawlor
2
Submissions
33.3% sub rate
18
Krzysztof Soszynski
2
Submissions
33.3% sub rate
19
Tyson Pedro
2
Submissions
33.3% sub rate
20
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Chael Sonnen
2
Submissions
28.6% sub rate
21
Stephan Bonnar
2
Submissions
25.0% sub rate
22
Ion Cutelaba
2
Submissions
22.2% sub rate
23
Alonzo Menifield
2
Submissions
20.0% sub rate
24
Forrest Griffin
2
Submissions
20.0% sub rate
25
Alexander Gustafsson
2
Submissions
20.0% sub rate
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.