Umar Nurmagomedov is in the top 15
The first UFC event of 2023 is in the books, and it produced the year’s first rankings shuffle across a few divisions.
UFC Fight Night 217 is the main event. Sean Strickland In a quick-notice bout, Nassourdine imavov was defeated by decision. Strickland is still No. 8 in this week’s update, but fights elsewhere on the card caused divisional movement.
Former title challenger Raquel Pennington With a win over Ketlen VIeira, she increased her win streak to five. It’s an impressive streak that has her knocking on the door of another title opportunity, and caused her to jump from No. 6 to No. 4, taking Vieira’s old slot at women’s bantamweight.
The men’s bantamweight division has a new face in the top 15. Umar Nurmagomedov To claim the No. 13 spot after Raoni Barrcelos’s vicious knockout finish.
All the latest pound for pound and divisional USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings are available above.