UFC 6 Best Fighters in Each Weight Class

UFC 6 Best Fighters in Each Weight Class Quick Overview:

• Best Flyweight Fighters: Demetrious Johnson, Alexandre Pantoja, Brandon Moreno, Brandon Royval, Tatsuro Taira.
• Best Bantamweight Fighters: TJ Dillashaw, Petr Yan, Deiveson Figueiredo, Umar Nurmagomedov, Sean O’Malley.
• Best Featherweight Fighters: Alexander Volkanovski, Yair Rodriguez, Patricio Pitbull, Youssef Zalal, Chan Sung Jung.
• Best Lightweight Fighters: Ilia Topuria, Edson Barboza, Charles Oliveira, Arman Tsarukyan, Clay Guida.
• Best Welterweight Fighters: Georges St-Pierre, Islam Makhachev, Rafael dos Anjos, Leon Edwards, Stephen Thompson.
• Best Middleweight Fighters: Anderson Silva, Luke Rockhold, Alex Pereira, Chris Weidman, Caio Borralho.
• Best Light Heavyweight Fighters: Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier, Magomed Ankalaev, Jan Błachowicz, Carlos Ulberg.
• Best Heavyweight Fighters: Tom Aspinall, Waldo Cortes Acosta, Fedor Emelianenko, Ciryl Gane, Jailton Almeida.

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Best UFC 6 Fighters In Every Weight Class by Ratings

There are two ways to rank all fighters in the game: one is by using the data available on the official website. I managed to export all stats for every male fighter in UFC 6 to list the 5 best fighters in each weight category. Here they are.

Weight Class	Rank	Fighter	Avg	Chin	Body	Cardio	Punch Spd	Punch Pwr	Kick Spd	Kick Pwr	Acc	TD	Ground	Sub
Flyweight	1	Demetrious Johnson	95.5	94	93	100	98	91	96	93	99	94	95	97
	2	Alexandre Pantoja	94.8	100	94	95	95	96	94	93	93	92	92	99
	3	Brandon Moreno	93.6	97	93	97	97	91	93	92	95	90	90	95
	4	Brandon Royval	93.4	94	91	100	95	90	94	93	92	90	94	94
	5	Tatsuro Taira	93.4	95	91	94	92	92	93	93	93	97	92	95
Bantamweight	1	TJ Dillashaw	94.6	95	91	97	96	94	97	95	98	92	93	93
	2	Petr Yan	94.3	97	94	96	98	95	95	93	98	91	93	87
	3	Deiveson Figueiredo	94.0	91	93	94	95	98	94	93	97	90	93	96
	4	Umar Nurmagomedov	93.7	93	92	94	95	93	95	92	94	95	94	94
	5	Sean O’Malley	93.5	94	92	94	98	95	97	94	98	88	92	87
Featherweight	1	Alexander Volkanovski	94.4	92	95	100	97	92	95	92	97	95	94	89
	2	Yair Rodriguez	94.1	95	92	95	95	94	100	98	93	90	93	90
	3	Patricio Pitbull	93.8	95	93	96	94	97	92	90	93	92	94	96
	4	Youssef Zalal	93.6	93	93	95	95	92	94	93	94	94	91	96
	5	Chan Sung Jung	93.4	100	93	95	94	97	90	90	90	90	92	96
Lightweight	1	Ilia Topuria	94.5	96	92	93	97	99	93	92	96	93	95	93
	2	Edson Barboza	93.7	93	94	93	95	94	100	100	94	86	93	89
	3	Charles Oliveira	93.5	92	91	94	95	95	95	95	93	89	90	99
	4	Arman Tsarukyan	93.4	92	92	94	95	93	95	93	90	95	96	92
	5	Clay Guida	92.9	95	96	100	93	90	90	88	89	96	93	92
Welterweight	1	Georges St-Pierre	95.6	94	95	93	93	93	98	95	97	100	100	94
	2	Islam Makhachev	95.3	93	93	96	95	94	94	94	97	98	97	97
	3	Rafael dos Anjos	94.2	97	93	95	93	94	96	96	94	90	95	93
	4	Leon Edwards	94.1	92	95	94	95	92	96	96	97	94	94	90
	5	Stephen Thompson	94.0	94	93	94	95	94	100	98	100	88	93	85
Middleweight	1	Anderson Silva	94.5	98	95	90	98	94	94	96	100	84	95	95
	2	Luke Rockhold	93.9	92	93	94	92	93	99	99	91	89	95	96
	3	Alex Pereira	93.5	96	92	93	96	100	96	98	99	84	90	84
	4	Chris Weidman	93.5	94	92	94	93	94	91	90	91	97	96	96
	5	Caio Borralho	93.4	96	92	94	94	93	94	92	94	94	92	92
Light Heavyweight	1	Jon Jones	95.4	99	94	97	89	88	97	96	98	96	100	95
	2	Daniel Cormier	93.8	96	90	95	93	96	90	89	95	97	100	91
	3	Magomed Ankalaev	93.5	95	92	96	97	95	96	96	95	89	94	84
	4	Jan Błachowicz	93.3	93	93	93	94	95	93	97	95	91	91	91
	5	Carlos Ulberg	92.8	93	92	93	94	96	95	94	94	88	94	88
Heavyweight	1	Tom Aspinall	94.0	96	90	90	98	96	95	91	95	93	95	95
	2	Waldo Cortes Acosta	93.6	98	92	95	94	96	93	94	93	94	94	87
	3	Fedor Emelianenko	93.6	97	94	95	97	95	90	87	94	89	97	95
	4	Ciryl Gane	93.5	95	91	95	96	92	99	96	97	88	89	91
	5	Jailton Almeida	93.1	92	92	89	93	93	93	92	91	98	93	98

Now, that’s a handful of stats, but don’t worry! All you need to look at is the rank or the average score in the table, which is just the sum of all stats divided by the number of stats. So, we got 11 stats:

1. Chin
2. Body Strength
3. Cardio
4. Punch Speed
5. Punch Power
6. Kick Speed
7. Kick Power
8. Accuracy
9. Takedowns
10. Ground Striking
11. Submission Offense

The formula is simple - Average Score = total of all 11 stats / 11 

For example, for Demetrious Johnson, we get this:

•  94 + 93 + 100 + 98 + 91 + 96 + 93 + 99 + 94 + 95 + 97 = 1050
• Then: 1050 / 11 = 95.45
• Rounded to one decimal: 95.5

Best UFC 6 Fighters by Weight Class Explained

The top 5 tables give you the raw ranking, but the number one fighter in each weight class deserves a closer look. I ranked these fighters first because they had the highest average score in their division, based on all 11 visible UFC 6 stats. That does not mean every one of them is automatically the easiest online pick, but it does show who has the best full stat profile on paper.

The important part is that UFC 6 is not only about raw numbers. Fighter perks and Flow State can push each fighter toward a very specific style, so I’m also looking at how their perks actually fit their gameplay.

Best Flyweight Fighter: Demetrious Johnson

I ranked Demetrious Johnson as the best Flyweight fighter in UFC 6 because he has the highest average score in the division at 95.5. His stat line is exactly what you would expect from an all-time great, with 100 Cardio, 99 Accuracy, 98 Punch Speed, 97 Submission Offense, and 95 Ground Striking.

Johnson is widely known as one of the greatest flyweights in MMA history. He built his career around speed, transitions, timing, and ridiculous all-around fight IQ, and UFC 6 translates that pretty well.

Fighter Perk	What It Means
Perpetual	His stand-up stamina gets better late in fights, which fits perfectly with his 100 Cardio.
Revenant	Helps him recover health between rounds, making him harder to wear down.
Hunter	Improves advancing footwork and rewards pressure near the fence.
Featherstep	Gives him better retreating movement and stronger long-range strikes.
Spring Loaded	Helps with get-ups and recovery-based transitions.

Johnson is the safest Flyweight pick if you want one fighter who can do basically everything. He can strike, grapple, recover, move well, and keep working deep into the fight. Maybe not the flashiest pick, but definitely the most complete one.

Best Bantamweight Fighter: TJ Dillashaw

I ranked TJ Dillashaw as the best Bantamweight fighter in UFC 6 because he has the highest average score in the division at 94.6. His best stats include 98 Accuracy, 97 Cardio, 97 Kick Speed, 96 Punch Speed, 95 Kick Power, and 93 Submission Offense, so he is not just a striker with inflated numbers.

Dillashaw is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion known for fast footwork, stance switches, volume striking, and constant movement. That matters in UFC 6 because his perks also lean into movement, kicking, pressure, and late-fight pace.

Fighter Perk	What It Means
Spectre	Reduces damage while swaying backward or sideways, so his evasive movement becomes safer.
Tiger	Makes hooks, uppercuts, and curved punches more dangerous.
Reaper	Improves round kicks, including body and head kicks.
Hunter	Rewards forward pressure and cage control.
Perpetual	Helps stand-up stamina in rounds 3 to 5.

Dillashaw is a great pick for players who like movement-heavy striking. You can pressure, angle out, mix kicks, and still have enough grappling to avoid being one-dimensional. Sean O’Malley might feel easier for pure striking, but TJ is the better official stat pick.

Best Featherweight Fighter: Alexander Volkanovski

I ranked Alexander Volkanovski as the best Featherweight fighter in UFC 6 because he has the highest average score in the division at 94.4. His biggest standout stats are 100 Cardio, 97 Punch Speed, 97 Accuracy, 95 Body Strength, 95 Kick Speed, 95 Takedowns, and 94 Ground Striking.

Volkanovski is a former UFC Featherweight Champion and one of the most complete fighters of his era. He made his name through pressure, durability, smart striking, strong wrestling defense, and excellent round-by-round adjustments.

Fighter Perk	What It Means
Last Stand	Improves ground recovery and submission defense from bottom positions.
Anvil	Helps top-position control and makes ground-and-pound more effective.
Reaper	Improves round kicks, so his kicking game has more bite.
Featherstep	Helps retreating footwork and long-range strike damage.
Perpetual	Improves late-round stand-up stamina.

Volkanovski is probably the cleanest “best overall” pick in Featherweight. He has elite cardio, great striking, real grappling value, and perks that cover both stand-up movement and ground control. Conor is the fun knockout pick, but Volk is the safer full-package answer.

Best Lightweight Fighter: Ilia Topuria

I ranked Ilia Topuria as the best Lightweight fighter in UFC 6 because he has the highest average score in the division at 94.5. His stats are kind of ridiculous, with 99 Punch Power, 97 Punch Speed, 96 Chin, 96 Accuracy, 95 Ground Striking, and 93 Takedowns.

Topuria is known for sharp boxing, heavy power, and a very compact pressure style. He is not just a wild puncher either, since his real game also includes wrestling and submission threats, which explains why his UFC 6 stats are so balanced.

Fighter Perk	What It Means
Tiger	Boosts hooks, uppercuts, and other curved punches. Yeah, this one makes sense.
Like Water	Makes sway-based counters more dangerous.
Hunter	Rewards forward pressure and damage near the fence.
Checkmate	Improves submission offense and makes submission attacks more dangerous.
Hot-Blooded	Reduces stand-up stamina cost, especially during striking exchanges.

Topuria is a monster if you like walking people down and forcing pocket exchanges. The funny part is that Lightweight has several scary options, including Oliveira, Barboza, Gaethje, and Arman. Still, by raw average, Topuria sits on top because he has power, speed, durability, and enough grappling to avoid being a pure hands-only pick.

Best Welterweight Fighter: Georges St-Pierre

I ranked Georges St-Pierre as the best Welterweight fighter in UFC 6 because he has the highest average score in the division at 95.6. His stats are exactly why he takes the top spot: 100 Takedowns, 100 Ground Striking, 98 Kick Speed, 97 Accuracy, 95 Body Strength, and 94 Submission Offense.

St-Pierre is one of the greatest mixed martial artists ever and a former two-division UFC champion. His whole legacy is built around balance, timing, wrestling, jab control, and making elite opponents look like they forgot the controls.

Fighter Perk	What It Means
Escapist	Helps submission defense and speeds up top-position transitions.
Kraken	Improves stand-up takedowns and makes top control more punishing.
Stinger	Makes straight punches more accurate and dangerous.
Featherstep	Improves retreating footwork and long-range strike damage.
Groundskeeper	Reduces stamina cost for ground actions and ground-and-pound.

GSP is the most complete Welterweight pick in UFC 6. He can jab, kick, wrestle, control top position, and still avoid feeling slow or outdated. Islam Makhachev is right behind him, but GSP’s 100 Takedowns and 100 Ground Striking give him the edge in this ranking.

Best Middleweight Fighter: Anderson Silva

I ranked Anderson Silva as the best Middleweight fighter in UFC 6 because he has the highest average score in the division at 94.5. His best stats are 100 Accuracy, 98 Chin, 98 Punch Speed, 96 Kick Power, 95 Body Strength, 95 Ground Striking, and 95 Submission Offense.

Silva is a former UFC Middleweight Champion and one of the most iconic strikers in MMA history. He was famous for timing, counters, head movement, long-range attacks, and making opponents look very silly when they rushed in.

Fighter Perk	What It Means
Like Water	Rewards sway-based counters and increases damage after sways.
Lancer	Makes frontal kicks more powerful and accurate.
Bonesaw	Improves elbows and knees in stand-up exchanges.
Spectre	Makes backward and sideways sways safer.
Shackles	Helps clinch control, clinch strikes, and clinch-based takedown options.

Silva is the best Middleweight by official stats, and his perks fit his real identity nicely. You get counter-striking, evasive movement, knees, kicks, and clinch tools. Alex Pereira might be the scarier raw power pick, but Anderson is the more complete stat leader here.

Best Light Heavyweight Fighter: Jon Jones

I ranked Jon Jones as the best Light Heavyweight fighter in UFC 6 because he has the highest average score in the division at 95.4. His stats are honestly absurd: 100 Ground Striking, 99 Chin, 98 Accuracy, 97 Cardio, 97 Kick Speed, 96 Takedowns, 96 Kick Power, and 95 Submission Offense.

Jones is one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history and spent years ruling the Light Heavyweight division. His style has always mixed range striking, elbows, clinch control, wrestling, and nasty ground-and-pound.

Fighter Perk	What It Means
Bonesaw	Makes elbows and knees more powerful and accurate. Very Jon Jones.
Lancer	Improves frontal kicks, including side kicks and front kicks.
Shackles	Improves dominant clinch control, clinch strikes, and takedown bails.
Anvil	Helps top-position denials and boosts ground-and-pound.
Escapist	Improves submission defense and top-position transitions.

Jones is the obvious Light Heavyweight stat king. He is not the fastest puncher on the list, but he does not need to be. He has range tools, clinch tools, elite grappling, great durability, and the kind of ground-and-pound stats that make you regret every failed scramble.

Best Heavyweight Fighter: Tom Aspinall

I ranked Tom Aspinall as the best Heavyweight fighter in UFC 6 because he has the highest average score in the division at 94.0. His top stats include 98 Punch Speed, 96 Punch Power, 96 Chin, 95 Kick Speed, 95 Accuracy, 95 Ground Striking, and 95 Submission Offense.

Aspinall is a British heavyweight known for rare speed, quick finishes, and a much more complete game than most big men. In UFC 6, that matters because he does not play like a slow heavyweight who only waits for one overhand.

Fighter Perk	What It Means
Stinger	Makes straight punches more powerful and accurate.
Reaper	Improves round kicks and makes them more dangerous.
Bonesaw	Boosts elbows and knees in stand-up exchanges.
Hunter	Rewards forward pressure and damage near the fence.
Featherstep	Helps retreating footwork and long-range strike damage.

Aspinall is the best Heavyweight by raw average because he has speed, power, accuracy, grappling, and submission stats all in one package. Pereira and Jon Jones will probably get more attention from many players, but if we are ranking the division by official stats, Aspinall is the guy.

UFC 6 Community Picks by Weight Class

If you’re allergic to stats of official data, some YouTubers like Pickles and JT11 have already started sharing their vision for the best fighters in each category. I could not ignore the community’s voice, so in this section, I compiled what everyone is saying about UFC 6 best fighters.

Weight Class	Community Pick	Why They Stand Out
Flyweight	Joshua Van	Fast boxing, great pressure tools, and excellent striking stats for players who want to fight on the feet.
Bantamweight	Sean O’Malley	One of the easiest striking picks to recommend thanks to speed, range, kicks, and a flashy moveset.
Featherweight	Conor McGregor	Still a dangerous community pick because of 100 Punch Speed, 100 Punch Power, and simple knockout pressure.
Lightweight	Justin Gaethje	A very direct online pick with huge kickboxing pressure, great leg kicks, and easy damage.
Welterweight	Georges St-Pierre	The safest ranked-style pick because he can strike, wrestle, control top position, and avoid bad matchups.
Middleweight	Sean Strickland	A pressure-boxing pick built around jabs, teeps, defense, and annoying forward movement.
Light Heavyweight	Alex Pereira	The obvious knockout pick, with scary power, round kicks, and a very easy striking game plan.
Heavyweight	Jon Jones	The ranked-safe Heavyweight pick because he gives you grappling, range, clinch tools, and elite control.

I could go into details on why each fighter stands out, but I figured why blow this thing out of proportion, so I settled for a short note in the table. I hope that’ll suffice.

 

 

How I Extracted the UFC 6 Fighter Data

I didn’t see anyone do this anywhere else, but if someone has done this, I’m sorry I didn’t find it. As you may know, the official website for the game has listed Ratings for all fighters in each weight category.

Each Fighter page features their stats across the aforementioned 11 parameters as well as a list of fighter perks, which are described separately. I went ahead and copied these stats for all 142 fighters in the game, put them into a table, and calculated the average score for each one. Obviously, I wouldn’t list all 142 fighters in a single table here, because that would be insane. Even listing them in separate tables by weight class would be too much, so I decided that listing the top 5 would be enough.

All that doesn’t, of course, mean that other fighters are bad; in fact, you can play any fighter or persona you personally like, because, as has been proven before, in this game, the player's skill is much more important than the skill of the in-game fighter. It’s been proven by YouTubers like Martial Mind, NazUFC, and others, who time and time again picked the worst fighters and absolutely dominated the most toxic players who only played meta fighters. 

This ranking gives you a glimpse of who’s good stats-wise in the current iteration of UFC, the video game, but that’s not all that matters, remember that!

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