Discover MMA's next wave.
Follow rising fighters through results, records and transparent rankings. Explore the names building their way to the top.
Ranking movers
See the full rankingsBiggest rises and falls among currently listed fighters. Ranking updates: Oct 12, 2026 → Oct 14, 2026
The names setting the pace.
See the full rankingsExplore the leaders in the current MMA Future ranking, then open a profile to see the records and results behind each score.
Rankings calculated: Oct 14, 2026 · Activated: Oct 14, 2026 · Statistics updated: Oct 25, 2026
Azamat Nuftillaev
Last bout: Jun 13, 2026 • Streak: W1
Nayib López
Last bout: Aug 30, 2026 • Streak: L1
Vladislav Rudnev
Last bout: May 9, 2026 • Streak: W13
Yuji Ephoeviga
Last bout: Jun 1, 2026 • Streak: L1
Piero Guaylupo
Last bout: Sep 22, 2026 • Streak: W12
See the results behind the ranking.
A record tells part of the story. The MMA Future Score adds context through finishes, opponent records and age, using one consistent formula.
Results that count
Wins and losses form the base of the score. Knockout, TKO and submission wins add finish points to reflect decisive results.
Opposition in context
An opponent's record before the fight adds context to a win or loss. Available records feed the formula; missing facts stay visible.
A score you can explore
Open a fighter's profile to connect the ranking with recorded fights, career statistics and the score breakdown. See what the available data supports.
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