Rankings

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.

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 Divisional Rankings: UFC 300 completely reshapes the global ranks

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?

Rankings Show: Is Dustin Poirier already a top-5 lightweight all-time? Debating his place in the pantheon

Dustin Poirier continues to defy the MMA gods on his road to another potential UFC title shot, but where does he sit in the lightweight pantheon — and how would a championship change his legacy?

MMA Divisional Rankings: Jack Della Maddalena explodes up the list, Julianna Pena exits due to inactivity

With UFC 300 just weeks away, check out the March 2024 update of MMA Fighting’s divisional rankings.

MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Sean O’Malley vaults into elite company after UFC 299 win

Is Sean O’Malley a top-10 fighter in the world after his impressive UFC 299 title defense over Marlon Vera?

Rankings Shakeup: Is Merab Dvalishvili the real No. 1 bantamweight in the world?

Who is the best bantamweight in MMA? Merab Dvalishvili’s latest masterpiece at UFC 298 left the MMA Fighting team in a civil war over the best at 135 pounds.

MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Alexander Volkanovski takes big tumble after UFC 298 loss

Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski are headed in opposite directions in the latest MMA Fighting’s Pound-for-Pound Rankings.

MMA Divisional Rankings, January 2024: Is Raquel Pennington or Julianna Peña the sport’s No. 1 bantamweight?

Raquel Pennington is the new UFC women’s bantamweight champion—But did she do enough to unequivocally claim Amanda Nunes’ vacant crown?

Rankings Show: Is women’s bantamweight in 2024 the worst division in UFC history?

It’s time to ask the question: Is women’s bantamweight in 2024 the worst division in UFC history?

MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Dricus du Plessis, Raquel Pennington rocket up the list

Is Dricus du Plessis a top-10 pound-for-pound fighter after defeating Sean Strickland and capturing the UFC middleweight title at UFC 297?