UFC rankings, established in 2013, are determined by a media panel who vote for the top fighters in each weight class and a pound-for-pound list. Fighters must be active in the UFC to be eligible for voting. A fighter can be ranked in multiple weight divisions. While champions and interim champions automatically hold the top spot in their weight class and aren't voted on for those rankings, they are eligible for the pound-for-pound rankings.
9 hours ago : ESPN Reveals Top 30 Under 30 MMA Fighters Amidst Fan Ranking Controversy
ESPN unveiled its '30 under 30' MMA list featuring champions Joshua Van and Usman Nurmagomedov. The rankings sparked significant debate among fans, particularly regarding the placement of Nurmagomedov over Ilia Topuria, while UFC 332 stars also secured prominent positions in the top ten.
February 2013: Introduction of UFC Rankings
In February 2013, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) introduced official fighter rankings. These rankings are determined by a media panel that votes for the top fighters in each weight class and pound-for-pound. Fighters must be active in the UFC to be eligible. Champions and interim champions are not eligible for voting in their weight class but can be voted on for pound-for-pound rankings.
November 18, 2025: UFC Rankings Update After UFC 322
On November 18, 2025, the UFC rankings were updated following the UFC 322 event.
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