In the Middleweight division, Dricus Du Plessis leads the pack in a unique metric: the average Elo of opponents he has beaten. This statistic measures the strength of a fighter's victories by calculating the average Elo rating of all the opponents they have defeated within the UFC. A higher number indicates that a fighter has consistently overcome more highly-rated competition. To qualify for this list, a fighter must have at least three UFC fights, with 229 fighters meeting this criterion out of 354 on record in this group. Fighters are categorized by their current weight class.
The Top Contenders
Dricus Du Plessis stands at the top with an average beaten opponent Elo of 1098. His UFC record is 10-1 across 11 fights, with his last bout on 18 Jul 2026 at age 33. This leading figure reflects a career marked by significant wins against high-caliber opponents, demonstrating his consistent ability to overcome strong competition throughout his UFC tenure.
Closely following is Israel Adesanya, ranked second with an average of 1095. With a UFC record of 13-6 over 19 fights, last fighting on 28 Mar 2026 at age 37, Adesanya has faced and defeated a substantial number of highly-rated adversaries. His extensive fight history in the UFC against top-tier competition contributes to his high placement on this list.
Khamzat Chimaev secures the third position with an average beaten opponent Elo of 1092. His UFC record stands at 9-1 from 10 fights, with his last appearance on 09 May 2026 at age 32. Chimaev’s rapid ascent and strong record against notable opponents have quickly placed him among the division's elite in this metric, indicating that his victories have come against strong competition.
Rounding out the top five are Clifford Starks at 1088 and Jason Day at 1087. Both fighters hold a UFC record of 1-2 from 3 fights. Starks last fought on 20 Apr 2013 at age 46, and Day on 07 Mar 2009 at age 46. Their high ranking despite limited UFC appearances and negative records is notable, suggesting that their single victories came against particularly strong opponents. It is worth noting that rate statistics derived from a small number of fights can be more susceptible to fluctuation.
Historical Figures and Notable Profiles
Further down the list, we find a mix of historical figures and active fighters. Cung Le, at sixth with 1086, holds a 2-2 UFC record from 4 fights, last fighting on 23 Aug 2014 at age 54. His presence highlights the quality of opponents he defeated during his relatively brief UFC career.
Kamaru Usman, at seventh with 1082, has an impressive UFC record of 16-4 over 20 fights, last competing on 18 Jul 2026 at age 40. While primarily known for his dominance in another division, his inclusion here demonstrates the high caliber of fighters he has overcome, now being listed in the Middleweight division.
Gegard Mousasi, eighth at 1081, with a 9-3 UFC record from 12 fights, last fought on 08 Apr 2017 at age 41. His consistent performance against strong competition during his UFC tenure is reflected in this statistic.
Armen Petrosyan, at ninth with 1080, has a UFC record of 3-4 from 7 fights, last fighting on 08 Mar 2025 at age 36. His inclusion is interesting given his overall losing record, indicating that his three victories were against opponents with high average Elo ratings.
Finally, Michael Page closes out the top ten with 1079. He holds a 5-1 UFC record from 6 fights, last competing on 05 Sep 2026 at age 40. His relatively recent entry into the UFC and strong start against quality opponents have quickly placed him on this leaderboard.
Middleweight — best opponents beaten by elo
| Fighter | Beaten Elo | UFC fights |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dricus Du Plessis | 1098 | 11 fights |
| 2. Israel Adesanya | 1095 | 19 fights |
| 3. Khamzat Chimaev | 1092 | 10 fights |
| 4. Clifford Starks | 1088 | 3 fights |
| 5. Jason Day | 1087 | 3 fights |
| 6. Cung Le | 1086 | 4 fights |
| 7. Kamaru Usman | 1082 | 20 fights |
| 8. Gegard Mousasi | 1081 | 12 fights |
| 9. Armen Petrosyan | 1080 | 7 fights |
| 10. Michael Page | 1079 | 6 fights |
Career statistics from UFC Stats; Elo is bjjmetrics' own rating from UFC results. Updated twice a day.
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