Elo is a rating system originally developed to rank chess players, and it's now used across many sports and games.
It calculates a competitor's skill based on match results and the strength of their opponents, using a probabilistic model. The core idea:
At BJJMetrics, we've adapted this system for BJJ, with a few key enhancements:
See how ELO ratings change based on match outcomes using the same mechanics as BJJ Metrics
| Rank | Fighter | Elo | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabrieli Pessanha De Souza Marinho | 3130 | Infight Jiu Jitsu |
| 2 | Roberto Godoi | 2408 | G13 BJJ |
| 3 | Mayssa Caldas Pereira Bastos | 2373 | AOJ |
| 4 | Wellington Leal Dias | 2334 | Gracie Humaita Phoenix |
| 5 | Tayane Porfirio De Araujo | 2285 | Alliance |
| 6 | Nicholas De Barcellos Meregali | 2147 | Renzo Gracie Academy |
| 7 | Marcus Vinicius Oliveira De Almeida | 2136 | CheckMat |
| 8 | Beatriz De Oliveira Mesquita | 2122 | Gracie Humaita |
| 9 | Tainan Dalpra Costa | 2091 | AOJ |
| 10 | Erich Munis Dos Santos | 2083 | Soldiers Jiu Jitsu |
Highest ELO-rated fighter in each division
| Division | Fighter | Elo Rating | Team |
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Current champions across major competitions with ELO ratings
| Weight Class | European | World | World No-Gi | Pan Am | Brasileiro |
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