The UFC has a new rankings system, the Meta UFC Rankings, which will begin replacing the old media voting panel system starting Monday. Meta designed the Elo rating system, a mathematical method that began development in February 2025 to calculate relative skill. The media rankings are not immediately obsolete; both will be publicly available, with the old system phasing out later. Winning remains the most important factor, with "Did you win, and who do you beat effectively accounts for 95% of why someone is ranked," a UFC representative told CBS Sports. A fighter will always move ahead of the opponent they beat, but how far they move is based on a broader analysis of the division. Finishes will apply a small bonus to fighter ratings; however, decisions—no matter how dominant—will not factor in. Fight metrics like significant strikes or takedowns landed are not considered. The new system applies a bonus to active athletes, incentivizing fighters who compete often, while inactivity has the opposite effect.