What are the current no-gi jiu-jitsu rankings?

Nogipedia maintains live no-gi jiu-jitsu rankings covering pound-for-pound, weight class, team, submission, and legend categories. Rankings are computed from competition results across major no-gi events and updated regularly.

What is the difference between BJJ rankings and no-gi jiu-jitsu rankings?

BJJ rankings traditionally include gi competition, while no-gi jiu-jitsu rankings focus exclusively on no-gi and submission grappling competition. Nogipedia tracks no-gi jiu-jitsu rankings across all weight classes and genders.

How are jiu-jitsu rankings calculated?

Nogipedia rankings are calculated using a rating system that weighs competition results, opponent quality, submission rate, and activity. Athletes earn points for wins against ranked opponents and lose points for losses. The full methodology is explained on the rankings explanation page.

Who are the top ranked no-gi jiu-jitsu athletes?

The top ranked no-gi jiu-jitsu athletes are listed on Nogipedia's pound-for-pound rankings page, updated regularly based on competition results. Rankings cover both men's and women's divisions across all weight classes.

Where can I find no-gi jiu-jitsu athlete profiles?

Nogipedia provides detailed athlete profiles for no-gi jiu-jitsu competitors including match history, submission statistics, win/loss records, and weight class rankings at nogipedia.com/athletes.

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Rankings

Pound for pound leaders, weight-class ladders, top teams, and the most effective submissions.

How rankings work ▾

Rankings are powered by a hybrid points/Elo-based system that updates after every competition result. Each match adjusts a competitor's rating based on several factors:

Win rate — overall consistency of winning across competitions
Submission rate — finishing rate, which signals dominance beyond just wins
Opponent quality — beating higher-rated athletes earns more than beating lower-rated ones
Event prestige — performances at bigger, more competitive events carry greater weight

The system also accounts for recency — older results gradually carry less weight over time. Rankings span pound-for-pound, weight class, submission, team, coach, and legend categories.

Rating formula

Match Points = Base × Event Tier × Time Decay Rating = Σ(Match Points) × Win Rate × (1 + Sub Rate) × Opponent Quality

Legend Rankings — Male

Rank	Athlete	Rating	Record (W-L-D)
1	MG Marcelo Garcia	4324.83	39-7-0
2	AG Andre Galvao	3589.30	34-5-1
3	PM Paulo Miyao	2197.33	37-8-0
4	LG Lachlan Giles	1976.47	23-11-0
5	DL Dean Lister	1851.05	24-16-2
6	EC Eddie Cummings	1781.31	25-3-1
7	RG Roger Gracie	1653.00	11-1-0
8	RG Renzo Gracie	869.38	11-4-1
9	RH Ryan Hall	231.43	10-4-0
10	EB Eddie Bravo	189.71	5-1-1
11	RM Rafael Mendes	175.00	1-0-0