INFORMATION
RANKINGS &
METHODOLOGY
Learn how WARLION MMA ranks its fighters and what goes into the methodology.
WHO YOU BEAT MATTERS MORE
THAN HOW OFTEN YOU FIGHT
When you win, you take points from the fighter you beat.
The number of points you gain depends on how highly that fighter is rated.
The same principle applies when you lose.
Losing to a higher-rated fighter hurts less, while losing to a lower-rated fighter costs you more.
EVERY FIGHTER STARTS AT
1000
POINTS
WHEN YOU WIN
BEAT SOMEONE
BETTER THAN YOU
Gain more points
BEAT SOMEONE
AROUND YOUR LEVEL
Gain moderate points
BEAT SOMEONE
LOWER RATED
Gain fewer points
WHEN YOU LOSE
LOSE TO A HIGHER RATED FIGHTER
Lose fewer points
LOSE TO A LOWER RATED FIGHTER
Lose more points
WHY WE BUILT IT THIS WAY
OPPONENT STRENGTH MATTERS
If we just gave points for every win, a fighter could pave their ranking by taking easy fights. This system means the only way up is to beat good people.
FINISHES COUNT
FOR MORE
Not every win moves the ranking equally.
The way a fight ends affects how much a fighter's rating moves.
x1.15
A knockout or technical knockout receives a 15% higher multiplier.
x1.15
A submission receives a 15% higher multiplier.
x1.00
A standard decision uses the normal rating multiplier.
x0.90
x0.90
A split or majority decision receives a lower multiplier because the result was closer than a unanimous decision.
x1.00
A draw receives the normal rating multiplier.
x0.75
A win by disqualification receives a lower multiplier.
NOT COUNTED
A no contest does not affect either fighter's ranking.
WHY DOES THE METHOD MATTER?
A win is not just a win. The quality of the result matters.
The ranking system rewards fighters more for decisive finishes, while keeping decision results proportionate to how closely contested the fight was. This helps ensure that rankings reflect who a fighter beats and how the fight is won, rather than simply how often they compete.
WHO GETS RANKED?
Not every fighter receives a ranking number immediately.
To receive an official WARLION ranking, a fighter must meet the following criteria:
01
3+ BOUTS
The fighter must have completed atleast 3 bouts on a WARLION card.
02
ACTIVE WITHIN 12 MONTHS
The fighter's most recent bout must have taken place within the last 12 months.
03
ACTIVE & ELIGIBLE
The fighter must not have announced retirement and must be medically eligible to compete.
WHAT ABOUT NEW FIGHTERS?
Fighters with fewer than three completed WARLION bouts are listed as Provisional. They can have a profile and fight history, but do not receive an official ranking number yet.
Provisional fighters also receive a higher rating adjustment during their first three bouts, so their rating can establish itself more quickly.
CURRENT
OVERALL RANKING
One ranking covering all eligible WARLION fighters.
FUTURE
DIVISION RANKINGS
Weight-class rankings can be introduced as divisions reach the required number of ranked fighters.
RANKING STRUCTURE
ONE RANKING
MORE TO COME
WARLION currently maintains one overall ranking.
As division grows, weight-class rankings can be introduced while the overall ranking continues.
