🏆 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
Rousimar Palhares
6
Submissions
75.0% sub rate
4
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Chris Lytle
6
Submissions
60.0% sub rate
5
Donald Cerrone
6
Submissions
26.1% sub rate
6
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Erick Silva
5
Submissions
71.4% sub rate
7
Martin Kampmann
5
Submissions
45.5% sub rate
8
Matt Hughes
5
Submissions
27.8% sub rate
9
Anthony Pettis
4
Submissions
36.4% sub rate
10
Kevin Lee
4
Submissions
36.4% sub rate
11
Claudio Silva
3
Submissions
60.0% sub rate
12
Ricardo Almeida
3
Submissions
50.0% sub rate
13
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Josh Neer
3
Submissions
50.0% sub rate
14
Sergio Moraes
3
Submissions
37.5% sub rate
15
James Vick
3
Submissions
33.3% sub rate
16
Anthony Rocco Martin
3
Submissions
33.3% sub rate
17
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Ben Saunders
3
Submissions
33.3% sub rate
18
Michel Prazeres
3
Submissions
30.0% sub rate
19
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Alex Oliveira
3
Submissions
27.3% sub rate
20
Jon Fitch
3
Submissions
21.4% sub rate
21
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Josh Koscheck
3
Submissions
20.0% sub rate
22
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Seth Baczynski
2
Submissions
40.0% sub rate
23
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Kyle Noke
2
Submissions
33.3% sub rate
24
James Krause
2
Submissions
22.2% sub rate
25
Mike Swick
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.