UFC rankings changes surprised fans

An unexpected shift occurred in the UFC’s P4P rankings among fighters. After the “UFC 317” tournament held in the USA, the list of the promotion's strongest fighters was updated. This was reported by official UFC sources.

It should be noted that the skilled Russian fighter Islam Makhachev is no longer the P4P – “Pound for Pound” leader, meaning the strongest fighter across all weight categories. His place was taken by Ilia Topuria, who represents Georgia and Spain.

As the lightweight champion, Topuria has been steadily rising lately. In his recent fights, he defeated opponents convincingly, which helped him climb up in the rankings. Experts link this change to Topuria’s tactical maturity and technical superiority.

Another major jump in the rankings came from Alexandre Pantoja, who climbed four positions to reach fifth place. His high-level performances in recent bouts were highly rated by UFC analysts.

American young talent Joshua Van also achieved a significant breakthrough in this ranking update. Born in 2001, this super bantamweight fighter became the leader in his weight division. He is expected to face Alexandre Pantoja in a championship fight on December 1. This clash promises to be one of UFC’s most exciting events of the year.

Additionally, lightweight fighter Paddy Pimblett dropped two spots, now ranking 10th. This is possibly due to his lower effectiveness in recent fights.

It is worth noting that UFC rankings are compiled by taking into account fighters’ activity, fight results, and their overall physical condition. Thus, every number in the ranking reflects consistent work and strategy.

Fans are now eagerly awaiting the next fights of Ilia Topuria and Joshua Van. These matches will not only determine the fate of championship titles but could also cause major changes in UFC rankings. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!