[ INSTRUMENT: RANK_DYNAMICS ]
ELO ENGINE v9
Pound-for-Pound Rankings
Cross-division normalization using z-scores. Ratings are calculated relative to divisional mean performance, adjusting for opponent Elo, finish type, and activity.
Generated
August 03, 2026
Source
ufcstats.com
Scope
Active Men's Roster
#1
Current Leader
Islam Makhachev
🏆 Welterweight
Z = 3.08
Top 25 Active Combatants
Men's Divisions · Active Since Mar 2024
| Rank | Fighter | Division | Z-Score | ELO | Conf | Fights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Welterweight | +3.08 | 1699 |
|
18 | |
| 02 | Featherweight | +3.43 | 1719 |
|
18 | |
| 03 | Middleweight | +2.27 | 1677 |
|
11 | |
| 04 |
KU
|
Welterweight | +2.67 | 1687 |
|
20 |
| 05 | Bantamweight | +2.12 | 1653 |
|
17 | |
| 06 | Bantamweight | +1.46 | 1634 |
|
16 | |
| 07 |
PY
|
Bantamweight | +2.58 | 1666 |
|
16 |
| 08 |
CG
|
Heavyweight | +2.34 | 1675 |
|
14 |
| 09 | Light Heavyweight | +2.29 | 1664 |
|
17 | |
| 10 |
JV
|
Flyweight | +1.98 | 1628 |
|
11 |
| 11 | Flyweight | +2.19 | 1636 |
|
18 | |
| 12 | Light Heavyweight | +2.17 | 1659 |
|
11 | |
| 13 | Lightweight | +1.46 | 1648 |
|
12 | |
| 14 | Lightweight | +2.05 | 1665 |
|
37 | |
| 15 |
TA
|
Heavyweight | -0.51 | 1521 |
|
10 |
| 16 | Heavyweight | +1.89 | 1651 |
|
19 | |
| 17 |
GD
|
Lightweight | +1.66 | 1654 |
|
15 |
| 18 |
MK
|
Flyweight | +1.66 | 1616 |
|
11 |
| 19 | Flyweight | +1.61 | 1614 |
|
10 | |
| 20 | Welterweight | +1.53 | 1655 |
|
7 | |
| 21 | Middleweight | +0.43 | 1615 |
|
25 | |
| 22 | Middleweight | +1.36 | 1646 |
|
12 | |
| 23 | Middleweight | +1.51 | 1652 |
|
19 | |
| 24 | Heavyweight | +1.50 | 1630 |
|
12 | |
| 25 | Lightweight | +1.26 | 1642 |
|
16 |
[ ENGINE_STABILITY ]
HW
LHW
MW
WW
LW
FW
BW
FLW
Per-division rating std dev. Bars show relative spread of top-25 fighters in each weight class.
[ SYSTEM_STATUS ]
- ELO Variation 36.0
- Z-Score Mean (P4P 25) 1.84
- Data Matched 392 fights
- Engine v9 ACTIVE
[ METHODOLOGY ]
ELO ratings normalized via z-score within each division. Cross-division comparison uses standard deviations from divisional mean.
Active = fought since March 2024. All 8 current UFC champions guaranteed a P4P slot.
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