EA SPORTS UFC 5 Fighter Ratings: Full 5-Star Fighter List & Top Divisions

Discover EA SPORTS UFC 5 fighter ratings, including every confirmed 5-star fighter and the top-rated competitors in each weight class.

If you are stepping into the Octagon in EA SPORTS UFC 5, understanding EA SPORTS UFC 5 fighter ratings is the fastest way to pick a dominant competitor. Ratings are expressed as an overall star score out of five, and they separate good fighters from the truly elite. Based on EA's official roster hub and community ratings breakdowns, the game features a select group of 5-star fighters—including cover stars Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski—while most other top contenders sit at 4.5 stars.

What Are EA SPORTS UFC 5 Fighter Ratings?

Every fighter on the default UFC 5 roster receives an overall rating out of five stars. A 5/5 rating represents the absolute best fighters in the game, while 4.5/5 is typically reserved for elite contenders and former champions. Lower ratings, such as 4/5 or 3.5/5, indicate solid but less complete fighters.

EA's official UFC 5 roster hub invites players to check out UFC 5 fighter ratings and highlights a dedicated 5-Star Fighters category. Meanwhile, Operation Sports' published UFC 5 ratings breakdown revealed the top five men and women in each weight class in October 2023, noting that EA's site originally listed the top 5 per division before the full roster was revealed. Third-party roster trackers like Dexerto's UFC 5 roster list also list fighter specialties—such as Kickboxing, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA—alongside these star ratings.

Every Confirmed 5-Star Fighter in UFC 5

The highest honor in the game is a perfect 5/5 star rating. According to EA's official 5-Star Fighters gallery, the following legends and champions are showcased with 5-star status: Georges St-Pierre (Legacy), Joanna Jedrzejczyk (Legacy), Jon Jones, Alexander Volkanovski, Amanda Nunes, and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Israel Adesanya is also confirmed as a cover star and, per Operation Sports' divisional data, holds a 5/5 rating at Middleweight.

Community-sourced data from Operation Sports expands the list of 5/5 fighters to include:

Fedor Emelianenko – 5/5 (Heavyweight)
Islam Makhachev – 5/5 (Lightweight)
Anderson Silva (Legacy) – 5/5 (Middleweight)
Valentina Shevchenko – 5/5 (Women’s Flyweight)

Not every division has a 5-star fighter. For example, the men's bantamweight and flyweight top fives are led by 4.5/5 fighters like Sean O'Malley and Alexandre Pantoja, respectively.

Top 5 Ranked Fighters by Weight Class

The tables below reflect the top five ratings per division as published by Operation Sports in October 2023.

Men's Divisions

Division	Top 5 Fighters (Rating)
Heavyweight	Jon Jones (5), Fedor Emelianenko (5), Daniel Cormier (4.5), Stipe Miocic (4.5), Tom Aspinall (4.5)
Light Heavyweight	Jon Jones (5), Alex Pereira (4.5), Daniel Cormier (4.5), Jiri Prochazka (4.5), Jamahal Hill (4.5)
Middleweight	Anderson Silva (Legacy) (5), Israel Adesanya (5), Sean Strickland (4.5), Michael Bisping (4.5), Dricus Du Plessis (4.5)
Welterweight	Georges St-Pierre (Legacy) (5), Leon Edwards (4.5), Kamaru Usman (4.5), Colby Covington (4.5), Shavkat Rakhmonov (4.5)
Lightweight	Khabib Nurmagomedov (5), Islam Makhachev (5), Justin Gaethje (4.5), Charles Oliveira (4.5), Dustin Poirier (4.5)
Featherweight	Alexander Volkanovski (5), Max Holloway (4.5), Conor McGregor (Legacy) (4.5), Ilia Topuria (4.5), Jose Aldo (4.5)
Bantamweight	Sean O’Malley (4.5), Aljamain Sterling (4.5), Cory Sandhagen (4.5), Marlon Vera (4.5), Merab Dvalishvili (4.5)
Flyweight	Alexandre Pantoja (4.5), Brandon Moreno (4.5), Demetrius Johnson (Legacy) (4.5), Henry Cejudo (4.5), Deiveson Figueiredo (4.5)

Women's Divisions

Division	Top 5 Fighters (Rating)
Women’s Bantamweight	Amanda Nunes (5), Valentina Shevchenko (4.5), Holly Holm (4.5), Julianna Pena (4.5), Miesha Tate (4)
Women’s Flyweight	Valentina Shevchenko (5), Joanna Jedrzejczyk (4.5), Alexa Grasso (4.5), Erin Blanchfield (4.5), Taila Santos (4.5)
Women’s Strawweight	Joanna Jedrzejczyk (Legacy) (5), Zhang Weili (4.5), Rosa Namajunas (4.5), Mackenzie Dern (4.5), Amanda Lemos (4.5)

How Roster Updates and Created Fighters Change the Picture

UFC 5's roster has continued to grow through post-launch updates. Dexerto's roster tracker, updated on January 26, 2026, reports that Charles Johnson was added to the game on January 15, 2026. A new batch of Alter Egos for Jon Jones, Tyron Woodley, GSP, and Lyoto Machida then arrived on January 20, 2026. Operation Sports headlines also confirm that Update 1.31 added Charles Johnson to the roster.

EA's official roster hub showcases a "New Fighters" category highlighting recent additions such as Joshua Van, Reinier de Ridder, Ignacio Bahamondes, Esteban Ribovics, Sean Woodson, Bryan Battle, Mauricio Ruffy, Iasmin Lucindo, Bas Rutten, and Asu Almabayev. Specific star ratings for these newer additions were not included in the available official extracts, so players should check the in-game roster for exact scores.

For players who want to build their own champion, EA SPORTS UFC 5 beginner tips explain that you can create a fighter from scratch, choose a weight class and fighter type, and level up stats—including stand-up and submission skills—through Career Mode progression. Your created fighter's ratings grow as you earn experience, rather than starting as a fixed 5-star competitor.

How to Use Fighter Ratings to Win

Start with a 5-star fighter if you want the most complete toolset; Jon Jones, Alexander Volkanovski, and Amanda Nunes are excellent choices across divisions.
If your favorite division lacks a 5-star option, a 4.5/5 contender like Alex Pereira or Sean O’Malley still offers elite stand-up or striking specialties.
Pay attention to fighter specialties listed on roster trackers—whether a fighter relies on Kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, or Jiu-Jitsu—to match your playstyle.
Remember that several fighters can compete in multiple weight classes, so a single 5-star fighter like Jon Jones can bolster your lineup at both Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are EA SPORTS UFC 5 fighter ratings calculated?

Ratings are presented as an overall star score out of five. A 5/5 rating marks the game's most elite fighters, while 4.5/5 and lower ratings indicate slightly narrower skill sets or lower overall proficiency. EA's official roster hub and community sources like Operation Sports use this five-star scale.

Who is the highest-rated fighter in EA SPORTS UFC 5?

There is no single highest-rated fighter because multiple competitors share a perfect 5/5 star rating. Jon Jones, Fedor Emelianenko, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Alexander Volkanovski, Israel Adesanya, Anderson Silva (Legacy), Georges St-Pierre (Legacy), Amanda Nunes, Valentina Shevchenko, and Joanna Jedrzejczyk (Legacy) all hold 5-star ratings.

Do all weight classes have a 5-star fighter?

No. While heavyweight, light heavyweight, lightweight, featherweight, and middleweight all feature 5/5 stars, the men's bantamweight and flyweight divisions top out at 4.5/5. In women's divisions, bantamweight, flyweight, and strawweight all have a 5/5 star leader.

Can created fighters reach a 5-star rating?

Your created fighter does not start with a fixed overall rating like the default roster. According to EA's official beginner tips, you can develop a custom fighter in Career Mode by choosing a weight class and fighter type, then leveling up attributes such as stand-up and submission through gameplay progression.