Combat Life™
Athlete Rankings
Fair, Accurate, & Transparent
Athlete Ranking System
CBL Athlete Rankings are based on validated Combat Life™ matches from age-verified athletes.
Individual Rankings
Browse rankings by style, age group, and weight class. View athlete profiles, match results, ranking trends, placements, and performance stats.
Duals Rankings
Team-based rankings, dual meet performance, head-to-head results, and team movement.
How Combat Life™ Athlete Rankings Work
Our rankings are built using a comprehensive system that values verified performance, consistency, and the quality of competition. Core factors include:
Validated Results
Rankings are based only on validated Combat Life™ tournament results.
Age Verification
Athletes are ranked within their appropriate age group and weight class.
Wins & Losses
Match outcomes form the foundation of an athlete's ranking.
Match Performance
The type of victory — fall, technical fall, major decision, decision, and more — matters.
Tournament Placement
Podium finishes and tournament placement contribute additional ranking value.
Head-to-Head
Direct competition between ranked athletes helps separate similar resumes.
Quality Wins
Defeating highly ranked or stronger opponents carries additional significance.
Strength of Schedule
The overall quality of an athlete's competition is factored into the ranking.
Recent Performance
More recent validated results help keep rankings responsive to current performance.
Combat Rating
Performance is further evaluated through the Combat Rating and its supporting metrics.
Rankings update as new validated results are added, allowing athletes to move based on continued performance and competition.