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Rankings Show: Who are the least compelling UFC champions right now?
Magomed Ankalaev beat the popular Alex Pereira at UFC 313 to become the promotion’s newest champion. How much does the result exacerbate the UFC’s star power problem?
MMA Divisional Rankings: Magomed Ankalaev title charge leads slow start to 2025
Magomed Ankalaev shook up the light heavyweight division, but outside of that there has been little significant rankings movement in 2025 so far.
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Is Alex Pereira still top 10 after disappointing UFC 313 loss?
Magomed Ankalaev knocked Alex Pereira from the top of the light heavyweight later and even farther down the latest men’s Pound-for-Pound list.
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Zhang Weili regains No. 1 spot from Valentina Shevchenko
Zhang Weili’s dominant performance at UFC 312 has her once again atop the pound-for-pound list.
Rankings Shakeup: Is Israel Adesanya still a top 5 middleweight?
Two-time UFC champion Israel Adesanya suffered another disappointing loss. Is he no longer an elite fighter?
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: How close is Merab Dvalishvili to being No. 1?
Merab Dvalishvili showed he belongs near the top of any pound-for-pound discussion with his incredible performance at UFC 311.
MMAF Year-End Divisional Rankings: Who were the biggest movers and shakers of 2024?
Which fighters shook up the rankings in 2024 and who heads into 2025 at the top of their division?
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Islam Makhachev finishes the year on top - but for how long?
Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, Alexandre Pantoja and, yes, Jon Jones, all made their case to be considered the best Pound-for-Pound fighter in the world this year.
Rankings Show: Is Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, or Francis Ngannou the true heavyweight king?
Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou returned to the cage this year, but did they do enough to usurp Tom Aspinall?
Rankings Shakeup: Should Jon Jones be higher than Tom Aspinall on the heavyweight list?
Jon Jones holds a UFC title, but does that automatically make him the No. 1 heavyweight?
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Jon Jones is back - does he deserve to be No. 1 again?
Jon Jones is still yet to be defeated, but does inactivity—and uninspiring opponent choice—keep him off the top of MMA Fighting’s Pound-for-Pound list?
Rankings Show: Who is most likely to be the next Pound-for-Pound king?
Can Belal Muhammad, Dricus du Plessis, or Tom Aspinall make a case to be the No. 1 fighter in the world in 2025?
MMA Divisional Rankings: Can anyone stop Khamzat Chimaev?
Khamzat Chimaev crushed Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 to remain undefeated. Is a UFC title win inevitable?
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Ilia Topuria punches ticket to No. 1 spot debate
Ilia Topuria added to his impressive list of conquests with a historic knockout of Max Holloway. Is he now MMA’s No. 1 fighter?
Rankings Shakeup: Francis Ngannou is back, but is he MMA’s No. 1 heavyweight again?
Francis Ngannou left the UFC as its heavyweight champion, but where does he fit into the rankings after a successful PFL debut?
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Kayla Harrison hits new heights, Julianna Peña returns
Kayla Harrison creeps closer to the top of the MMA Pound-for-Pound rankings, while Julianna Peña’s second UFC title win puts her back on the charts.
Rankings Show: Is Umar Nurmagomedov a lock to become UFC champion?
The MMA Fighting crew returns to break down an eventful few months, including Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson exiting the rankings, Merab Dvalishvili and Valentina Shevchenko claiming gold, the hottest title challengers and their chances of winning it all, and more.
MMA Divisional Rankings: How far does Sean O’Malley fall after UFC 306 title fight loss?
Check out the latest update to the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, including Sean O’Malley’s drop from the top, Valentina Shevchenko reclaiming her crown, and a rise of hungry challengers across the divisions.
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: With Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson out, Merab Dvalishvili ascends
Two of the greatest fighters of all time are out of MMA Fighting’s Pound-for-Pound Rankings this month.
Rankings Shakeup: Dan Hooker, Kai Kara-France headline big moves after UFC 305
The City Kickboxing crew — aside from Israel Adesanya — headlined the biggest rankings moves after UFC 305.
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Is Dricus du Plessis a top-5 fighter in the world after UFC 305?
Is Dricus du Plessis a top-five fighter in the world after his triumph over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305?
MMA Divisional Rankings: Tom Aspinall tightens grip on No. 1 heavyweight spot
Check out the latest update to the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, including Tom Aspinall becoming our undisputed No. 1 fighter at heavyweight.
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Where does Belal Muhammad land after Leon Edwards stunner at UFC 304?
Is Belal Muhammad a top five pound-for-pound fighter in the world after stunning Leon Edwards at UFC 304?
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Does Alex Pereira have a case for No. 1?
Does Alex Pereira have a case for being MMA’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter after another brilliant victory at UFC 303?
Rankings Show: Michael Chandler’s tough week, plus Dana White and Jon Jones vs. the world
The MMA Fighting crew to unpack the inauspicious double-dose that struck Michael Chandler, with the status of Conor McGregor and UFC 303 hurled into question just as Chandler was removed from our lightweight rankings for inactivity.
MMA Divisional Rankings: Michael Chandler exits due to inactivity as uncertainty swirls around Conor McGregor
Check out the latest update to the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, including Michael Chandler being taken off the list as uncertainty swirls around his UFC 303 fight with Conor McGregor.
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Who will dethrone Islam Makhachev?
Islam Makhachev once again reigns supreme after defending his No. 1 ranking against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Who will be the man to dethrone the pound-for-pound king?
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Jon Jones falls out of top 5
One of MMA’s GOATs takes a tumble in our latest pound-for-pound rankings.
Rankings Shakeup: Is Jose Aldo once again a top-5 bantamweight after UFC 301?
Is Jose Aldo still among the elite of the elite at 135 pounds after his vintage performance at UFC 301?
Rankings Show: Contenders and pretenders from UFC 300, plus did Max Holloway deliver the coolest MMA moment ever?
Which UFC 300 winners put themselves on the path to future greatness? And did Max Holloway create the greatest highlight of all time?
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: UFC 300 winners and losers create chaos across the charts
Where do Alex Pereira, Max Holloway, Kayla Harrison, and Arman Tsarukyan land in the pound-for-pound rankings after picking up huge wins at UFC 300?