🏆 UFC Fighter Leaderboards
Discover top UFC fighters across multiple statistical categories
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Submission Artists
Fighters with the most submission victories
1
Demian Maia
11
Submissions
50.0% sub rate
2
Nate Diaz
10
Submissions
62.5% sub rate
3
Michael Chiesa
9
Submissions
60.0% sub rate
4
Gunnar Nelson
8
Submissions
80.0% sub rate
5
Islam Makhachev
8
Submissions
47.1% sub rate
6
Vicente Luque
7
Submissions
41.2% sub rate
7
Rousimar Palhares
6
Submissions
75.0% sub rate
8
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Chris Lytle
6
Submissions
60.0% sub rate
9
Tony Ferguson
6
Submissions
40.0% sub rate
10
Jake Matthews
6
Submissions
40.0% sub rate
11
Kevin Holland
6
Submissions
37.5% sub rate
12
Donald Cerrone
6
Submissions
26.1% sub rate
13
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Mickey Gall
5
Submissions
83.3% sub rate
14
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Erick Silva
5
Submissions
71.4% sub rate
15
Shavkat Rakhmonov
5
Submissions
71.4% sub rate
16
Martin Kampmann
5
Submissions
45.5% sub rate
17
Gilbert Burns
5
Submissions
33.3% sub rate
18
Matt Hughes
5
Submissions
27.8% sub rate
19
Rafael Dos Anjos
5
Submissions
23.8% sub rate
20
Ramiz Brahimaj
4
Submissions
80.0% sub rate
21
Sean Brady
4
Submissions
50.0% sub rate
22
Anthony Pettis
4
Submissions
36.4% sub rate
23
Kevin Lee
4
Submissions
36.4% sub rate
24
Claudio Silva
3
Submissions
60.0% sub rate
25
Ricardo Almeida
3
Submissions
50.0% 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.