Official UFC Rankings 2026

UFC Rankings — Fighter Rankings by Division

Complete UFC rankings 2026: UFC heavyweight rankings, UFC lightweight rankings, UFC welterweight rankings, UFC middleweight rankings & pound-for-pound leaders.

Track current UFC fighter rankings across all major UFC weight classes — from the pound-for-pound list to every men's and women's division. See which UFC fighters are climbing, who's defending their UFC championship, and who's next in line for a UFC title shot. Updated after every UFC event.

Cross-Division

Pound-for-Pound

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1 Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev Lightweight Champion
26-1-0 Russia
2 Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira Light Heavyweight Champion
12-2-0 Brazil
3 Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria Featherweight Champion
16-0-0 Spain
4 Dricus Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis Middleweight Champion
22-2-0 South Africa
5 Merab Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili Bantamweight Champion
18-4-0 Georgia
6 Belal Muhammad
Belal Muhammad Welterweight Champion
24-3-0 USA
7 Tom Aspinall
Tom Aspinall Heavyweight Champion
15-3-0 England
8 Alexandre Pantoja
Alexandre Pantoja
28-5-0 Brazil
9 Max Holloway
Max Holloway
26-7-0 USA
10 Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira
34-10-0 Brazil

Division Outlook

The pound-for-pound rankings represent the best fighters regardless of weight class. Islam Makhachev continues his dominant run at lightweight, while Alex Pereira has proven himself across multiple divisions.

125 lbs / 56.7 kg

Flyweight

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Champion
Alexandre Pantoja 28-5-0
1
Brandon Royval
16-7-0 USA
2
Brandon Moreno
21-8-2 Mexico
3
Amir Albazi
17-1-0 Iraq
4
Kai Kara-France
24-11-0 New Zealand
5
Tatsuro Taira
17-0-0 Japan
6
Manel Kape
20-7-0 Portugal
7
Matheus Nicolau
20-5-1 Brazil
8
Tim Elliott
19-12-1 USA
9
David Dvorak
22-5-0 Czech Republic
10
Joshua Van
13-1-0 Australia

Division Outlook

Alexandre Pantoja has cemented himself as one of the most well-rounded flyweight champions. The division is stacked with exciting talent, including unbeaten prospects like Tatsuro Taira.

135 lbs / 61.2 kg

Bantamweight

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Champion
Merab Dvalishvili 18-4-0
1
Umar Nurmagomedov
18-0-0 Russia
2
Sean O'Malley
18-2-0 USA
3
Cory Sandhagen
17-5-0 USA
4
Petr Yan
17-5-0 Russia
5
Marlon Vera
22-9-1 Ecuador
6
Deiveson Figueiredo
23-3-1 Brazil
7
Song Yadong
21-8-1 China
8
Henry Cejudo
16-4-0 USA
9
Rob Font
20-8-0 USA
10
Mario Bautista
14-2-0 USA

Division Outlook

Merab Dvalishvili's relentless pace makes him a tough champion to dethrone. The division features elite strikers, grapplers, and well-rounded fighters battling for position.

145 lbs / 65.8 kg

Featherweight

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Champion
Ilia Topuria 16-0-0
1
Max Holloway
26-7-0 USA
2
Alexander Volkanovski
26-4-0 Australia
3
Yair Rodriguez
16-4-0 Mexico
4
Brian Ortega
16-3-0 USA
5
Josh Emmett
18-4-0 USA
6
Arnold Allen
19-3-0 England
7
Movsar Evloev
18-0-0 Russia
8
Calvin Kattar
23-8-0 USA
9
Bryce Mitchell
16-2-0 USA
10
Diego Lopes
25-6-0 Brazil

Division Outlook

Ilia Topuria shocked the world by stopping Alexander Volkanovski and remains undefeated. Max Holloway and Volkanovski loom as dangerous challengers seeking to reclaim the throne.

155 lbs / 70.3 kg

Lightweight

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Champion
Islam Makhachev 26-1-0
1
Charles Oliveira
34-10-0 Brazil
2
Arman Tsarukyan
22-3-0 Armenia
3
Justin Gaethje
25-5-0 USA
4
Dustin Poirier
30-8-0 USA
5
Beneil Dariush
22-6-1 USA
6
Michael Chandler
23-8-0 USA
7
Mateusz Gamrot
23-3-0 Poland
8
Rafael Fiziev
14-2-0 Kazakhstan
9
Dan Hooker
24-12-0 New Zealand
10
Paddy Pimblett
22-3-0 England

Division Outlook

Islam Makhachev is on a historic run, dominating the deepest division in the UFC. Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan represent the most dangerous threats to his reign.

170 lbs / 77.1 kg

Welterweight

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Champion
Belal Muhammad 24-3-0
1
Leon Edwards
22-4-0 England
2
Kamaru Usman
20-4-0 Nigeria
3
Colby Covington
17-4-0 USA
4
Sean Brady
17-1-0 USA
5
Shavkat Rakhmonov
18-0-0 Kazakhstan
6
Gilbert Burns
22-7-0 Brazil
7
Jack Della Maddalena
17-2-0 Australia
8
Vicente Luque
22-9-1 Brazil
9
Stephen Thompson
17-7-1 USA
10
Ian Machado Garry
15-0-0 Ireland

Division Outlook

Belal Muhammad proved his doubters wrong by capturing the title. Shavkat Rakhmonov remains the most feared unbeaten contender, while Leon Edwards seeks redemption.

185 lbs / 83.9 kg

Middleweight

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Champion
Dricus Du Plessis 22-2-0
1
Sean Strickland
29-6-0 USA
2
Robert Whittaker
25-7-0 Australia
3
Israel Adesanya
24-4-0 Nigeria
4
Jared Cannonier
17-7-0 USA
5
Marvin Vettori
19-7-1 Italy
6
Nassourdine Imavov
14-4-0 France
7
Paulo Costa
14-4-0 Brazil
8
Brendan Allen
24-5-0 USA
9
Caio Borralho
17-1-0 Brazil
10
Khamzat Chimaev
13-0-0 Sweden

Division Outlook

Dricus Du Plessis brought South African power to the division. Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya both want another shot, while Khamzat Chimaev remains an enigmatic force.

205 lbs / 93 kg

Light Heavyweight

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Champion
Alex Pereira 12-2-0
1
Jamahal Hill
12-2-0 USA
2
Jiri Prochazka
30-5-1 Czech Republic
3
Magomed Ankalaev
19-1-1 Russia
4
Jan Blachowicz
29-10-1 Poland
5
Aleksandar Rakic
14-4-0 Austria
6
Carlos Ulberg
11-1-0 New Zealand
7
Nikita Krylov
31-10-0 Ukraine
8
Johnny Walker
21-8-0 Brazil
9
Anthony Smith
38-19-0 USA
10
Khalil Rountree Jr.
13-6-0 USA

Division Outlook

Alex Pereira's knockout power has made him the most feared champion in the UFC. Jiri Prochazka and Magomed Ankalaev are the most dangerous challengers in a division full of finishers.

265 lbs / 120.2 kg

Heavyweight

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Champion
Tom Aspinall 15-3-0
1
Jon Jones
27-1-0 USA
2
Ciryl Gane
12-2-0 France
3
Stipe Miocic
20-5-0 USA
4
Sergei Pavlovich
19-2-0 Russia
5
Curtis Blaydes
18-4-0 USA
6
Alexander Volkov
37-10-0 Russia
7
Jailton Almeida
21-2-0 Brazil
8
Tai Tuivasa
15-7-0 Australia
9
Marcin Tybura
25-8-0 Poland
10
Derrick Lewis
27-12-0 USA

Division Outlook

Tom Aspinall has brought explosive finishing ability to the heavyweight throne. The Jon Jones situation remains unresolved, creating one of the most anticipated potential matchups in UFC history.

115 lbs / 52.2 kg

Women's Strawweight

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Champion
Zhang Weili 24-3-0
1
Rose Namajunas
13-6-0 USA
2
Yan Xiaonan
18-4-0 China
3
Tatiana Suarez
10-0-0 USA
4
Amanda Lemos
14-3-1 Brazil
5
Virna Jandiroba
20-3-0 Brazil
6
Marina Rodriguez
18-3-2 Brazil
7
Jessica Andrade
25-12-0 Brazil
8
Mackenzie Dern
14-5-0 USA
9
Angela Hill
15-12-0 USA
10
Tabatha Ricci
10-2-0 Brazil

Division Outlook

Zhang Weili has proven herself as one of the greatest strawweights ever. The division is rich with talented fighters from around the globe, making it one of the most competitive in women's MMA.

125 lbs / 56.7 kg

Women's Flyweight

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Champion
Valentina Shevchenko 23-4-1
1
Alexa Grasso
16-4-1 Mexico
2
Manon Fiorot
12-1-0 France
3
Erin Blanchfield
12-2-0 USA
4
Rose Namajunas
13-6-0 USA
5
Amanda Ribas
12-5-0 Brazil
6
Maycee Barber
13-3-0 USA
7
Natalia Silva
17-5-1 Brazil
8
Viviane Araujo
12-5-0 Brazil
9
Tracy Cortez
11-2-0 USA
10
Katlyn Chookagian
18-6-0 USA

Division Outlook

Valentina Shevchenko reclaimed her throne after a dramatic trilogy with Alexa Grasso. Manon Fiorot and Erin Blanchfield are the rising threats in this division.

135 lbs / 61.2 kg

Women's Bantamweight

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Champion
Julianna Peña 12-5-0
1
Raquel Pennington
15-8-0 USA
2
Amanda Nunes Retired
22-5-0 Brazil
3
Ketlen Vieira
14-3-0 Brazil
4
Holly Holm
15-7-0 USA
5
Irene Aldana
14-7-0 Mexico
6
Macy Chiasson
10-3-0 USA
7
Germaine de Randamie
12-5-0 Netherlands
8
Karol Rosa
17-5-0 Brazil
9
Mayra Bueno Silva
11-4-1 Brazil
10
Sara McMann
13-6-0 USA

Division Outlook

The women's bantamweight division is in a transitional phase with Amanda Nunes retired. Julianna Peña holds the belt while a new generation of contenders battles for supremacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are UFC rankings updated?
UFC rankings are typically updated every Tuesday following a UFC event. A panel of media members votes on the rankings, and changes reflect recent fight results, activity, and overall body of work.
What is the pound-for-pound ranking?
The pound-for-pound ranking attempts to determine the best fighter regardless of weight class. It considers a fighter's skill level, dominance, quality of wins, and overall resume to create a cross-division comparison.
Who determines UFC rankings?
UFC rankings are voted on by a panel of credentialed media members. Each panelist submits their individual rankings, and the consensus list is compiled from these votes to create the official UFC rankings.
Do champions remain in divisional rankings?
Champions are listed at the top of their respective division but are not assigned a numerical ranking. They are considered #0 in their division and may also appear in the pound-for-pound list based on their overall standing.

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