[ 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
June 04, 2026
Source
ufcstats.com
Scope
Active Men's Roster
#1
Current Leader
Islam Makhachev
🏆 Welterweight
Z = 2.87
Top 25 Active Combatants
Men's Divisions · Active Since Mar 2024
| Rank | Fighter | Division | Z-Score | ELO | Conf | Fights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Welterweight | +2.87 | 1701 |
|
18 | |
| 02 |
IT
|
Lightweight | +1.26 | 1643 |
|
9 |
| 03 | Featherweight | +3.43 | 1719 |
|
18 | |
| 04 |
KU
|
Welterweight | +3.10 | 1708 |
|
19 |
| 05 |
PY
|
Bantamweight | +2.71 | 1667 |
|
16 |
| 06 |
AP
|
Heavyweight | +2.26 | 1674 |
|
12 |
| 07 | Lightweight | +1.42 | 1648 |
|
12 | |
| 08 | Lightweight | +2.24 | 1672 |
|
37 | |
| 09 | Bantamweight | +2.24 | 1654 |
|
17 | |
| 10 | Light Heavyweight | +2.19 | 1659 |
|
11 | |
| 11 |
JV
|
Flyweight | +1.88 | 1628 |
|
11 |
| 12 | Flyweight | +2.08 | 1636 |
|
18 | |
| 13 | Light Heavyweight | +2.02 | 1651 |
|
16 | |
| 14 | Middleweight | +1.97 | 1669 |
|
10 | |
| 15 |
TA
|
Heavyweight | -0.18 | 1551 |
|
10 |
| 16 | Heavyweight | +1.83 | 1652 |
|
19 | |
| 17 |
GD
|
Lightweight | +1.63 | 1654 |
|
15 |
| 18 | Flyweight | +1.52 | 1614 |
|
10 | |
| 19 | Heavyweight | +1.41 | 1631 |
|
12 | |
| 20 | Middleweight | +1.40 | 1650 |
|
24 | |
| 21 | Lightweight | +1.39 | 1647 |
|
12 | |
| 22 | Welterweight | +1.38 | 1656 |
|
7 | |
| 23 | Flyweight | +1.35 | 1607 |
|
10 | |
| 24 | Middleweight | +0.92 | 1634 |
|
25 | |
| 25 | Middleweight | +1.31 | 1647 |
|
12 |
[ 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 32.8
- Z-Score Mean (P4P 25) 1.83
- Data Matched 380 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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