Check out the latest UFC rankings update after the exciting UFC 297 event. Dricus Du Plessis and Raquel Pennington made significant moves in their divisions. Read more to find out who climbed the rankings and who secured their spots as champions.
| Division | Fighter | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Pound-for-Pound | Dricus Du Plessis | 8 |
| Women’s Bantamweight | Raquel Pennington | 7 |
| Featherweight | Movsar Evloev | 5 |
| Welterweight | Neil Magny | 12 |
| Middleweight | Dricus Du Plessis | Champ |
| Women’s Flyweight | Jasmine Jasudavicius | 15 |
| Women’s Bantamweight | Raquel Pennington | Champ |
The UFC rankings have been updated after UFC 297, with Dricus Du Plessis and Raquel Pennington making impressive moves in their respective divisions. Du Plessis debuts in the men’s pound-for-pound rankings at No. 8 after becoming the middleweight champion. Pennington’s dominant win propels her to No. 7 in the women’s bantamweight division. Movsar Evloev climbs to No. 5 in the featherweight rankings, and Neil Magny jumps to No. 12 in the welterweight division. Dricus Du Plessis takes the champion’s spot in the middleweight rankings, while Raquel Pennington becomes the new champion in the women’s bantamweight division. Jasmine Jasudavicius secures her spot at No. 15 in the women’s flyweight division. Stay tuned for more exciting fights and updates in the world of UFC.
UFC Rankings Update
The latest UFC rankings have been released after the thrilling UFC 297 event in Toronto, Canada. Dricus Du Plessis and Raquel Pennington made impressive moves in their respective divisions.
Pound-for-Pound Rankings
Dricus Du Plessis, the newly crowned middleweight champion, made his debut in the men’s pound-for-pound rankings at No. 8. He defeated Sean Strickland in a split decision, pushing Strickland down to No. 11. Raquel Pennington, the new women’s bantamweight champion, jumped five spots to No. 7 after her dominant win over Mayra Bueno Silva.
Featherweight Division
Movsar Evloev’s victory over Arnold Allen propelled him to No. 5 in the featherweight rankings, while Allen dropped to No. 6. Ilia Topuria, the UFC 298 title challenger, climbed two places to No. 3.
Welterweight Division
Neil Magny’s impressive win over Mike Malott earned him the No. 12 spot in the welterweight rankings. He surpassed Kevin Holland with his remarkable performance.
Middleweight Division
Dricus Du Plessis became the new middleweight champion, moving into the champion’s spot in the rankings. Former champions Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya hold the No. 1 and No. 2 positions, respectively.
Women’s Flyweight Division
Jasmine Jasudavicius secured her spot in the rankings after a record-setting performance at UFC 297 . She now sits at No. 15 in the 125-pound division.
Women’s Bantamweight Division
Raquel Pennington’s rise to the top of the division resulted in several fighters moving up in the rankings. Julianna Peña remains the No. 1 contender, while Karol Rosa and Macy Chiasson retained their No. 9 and No. 10 positions.
Melissa Dixon, a newly ranked fighter, filled the No. 15 spot in the women’s bantamweight rankings.
These rankings reflect the incredible performances and exciting matchups that took place at UFC 297 . Stay tuned for more updates and thrilling fights in the world of mixed martial arts.
