METHODOLOGY

Objective, data-driven rankings that respect championship titles and reward consistent excellence

Core Principles

Champions First

Current champions automatically rank #1 in their division

Data-Driven

Pure statistical analysis without subjective bias

Real-Time

Updated immediately after official UFC announcements

Our Approach

Performance Metrics

Comprehensive analysis of fighter performance across multiple dimensions

Recent Form

Weighted analysis of recent fights and current momentum

Championship Recognition

Proper respect for current champions and title holders

Proprietary Algorithm

Our ranking algorithm uses advanced statistical analysis to create objective, unbiased fighter rankings. The exact calculation methods, weights, and proprietary formulas are protected intellectual property.

What We Analyze:

  • Career performance metrics
  • Recent fight results
  • Championship status
  • Activity and consistency

What We Don't Share:

  • Exact calculation formulas
  • Weight distributions
  • Bonus/penalty structures
  • Proprietary algorithms

Data Sources

FightIndex.io compiles fight results and statistics from publicly available official records, licensed data partners, and verified event coverage. All fight outcomes are factual records (win/loss, method, date) and are cross-checked for accuracy against multiple independent sources.

Verified Sources

Official records only

Real-Time Updates

Instant verification

Cross-Referenced

Multiple sources

Experience Objective Rankings

See how data-driven analysis creates fair, unbiased fighter rankings

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Methodology v1.0 | Updated: September 2025