Get ready for a new era in the world of MMA! The welterweight division is heating up, and a fresh contender has emerged. Gabriel Bonfim, with his impressive 19-1 record and 17 finishes, has climbed the ranks and now finds himself among the top 10 welterweights in the UFC.
But here's where it gets controversial... Bonfim's rise has pushed former title challenger Colby Covington out of the top 10! Yes, you heard that right. Covington, once a formidable presence in the division, has been booted out by the Brazilian sensation.
And this is the part most people miss: the rankings are not just about wins and losses. They are compiled by a voting panel of media members, who consider various factors to determine the top fighters in each weight class and pound-for-pound. It's a complex system, but one that keeps the sport exciting and dynamic.
Let's dive into the latest rankings, shall we?
Men's Pound-for-Pound
- Ilia Topuria
- Islam Makhachev
- Merab Dvalishvili
- Khamzat Chimaev
- Alexandre Pantoja
- Alex Pereira
- Alexander Volkanovski
- Jack Della Maddalena
- Tom Aspinall
- Dricus Du Plessis
Flyweight
Champion: Alexandre Pantoja
1. Joshua Van
2. Brandon Moreno
3. Brandon Royval
4. Amir Albazi
5. Tatsuro Taira
6. Kai Kara France
7. Manel Kape
8. Alex Perez
9. Asu Almabayev
10. Tim Elliott
11. Steve Erceg
12. Tagir Ulanbekov
13. Charles Johnson
14. Bruno Silva
15. Joseph Morales
Bantamweight
Champion: Merab Dvalishvili
1. Umar Nurmagomedov
2. Sean O'Malley
3. Petr Yan
4. Cory Sandhagen
5. Song Yadong
6. Deiveson Figueiredo
7. Aiemann Zahabi
8. Marlon Vera
9. Mario Bautista
10. Henry Cejudo
11. David Martinez
12. Rob Font
13. Vinicius Oliveira
14. Kyler Phillips
15. Marcus McGhee
Featherweight
Champion: Alexander Volkanovski
1. Movsar Evloev
2. Diego Lopes
3. Yair Rodriguez
4. Lerone Murphy
5. Aljamain Sterling
6. Arnold Allen
7. Youssef Zalal
8. Steve Garcia
9. Brian Ortega
10. Josh Emmett
11. Jean Silva
12. Patricio Pitbull
13. Dan Ige
14. David Onama
15. Giga Chikadze
Lightweight
Champion: Ilia Topuria
1. Islam Makhachev
2. Arman Tsarukyan
3. Charles Oliveira
4. Max Holloway
5. Justin Gaethje
6. Paddy Pimblett
7. Dan Hooker
8. Mateusz Gamrot
9. Beneil Dariush
10. Rafael Fiziev
11. Renato Moicano
12. Michael Chandler
13. Benoit Saint Denis
14. Grant Dawson
15. Mauricio Ruffy
Welterweight
Champion: Jack Della Maddalena
1. Belal Muhammed
2. Sean Brady
3. Shavkat Rakhmonov
4. Leon Edwards
5. Kamaru Usman
6. Ian Machado Garry
7. Joaquin Buckley
8. Michael Morales
9. Carlos Prates
10. Gabriel Bonfim
11. Colby Covington
12. Gilbert Burns
13. Geoff Neal
14. Daniel Rodriguez
15. Mike Malott
Middleweight
Champion: Khamzat Chimaev
1. Dricus Du Plessis
2. Nassourdine Imavov
3. Sean Strickland
4. Anthony Hernandez
5. Brendan Allen
6. Israel Adesanya
7. Caio Borralho
8. Reinier De Ridder
9. Robert Whittaker
10. (T) Michael Page
11. Jared Cannonier
12. Roman Dolidze
13. Paulo Costa
14. Marvin Vettori
15. Joe Pyfer
Light Heavyweight
Champion: Alex Pereira
1. (T) Magomed Ankalaev
2. (T) Jiri Prochazka
3. Carlos Ulberg
4. Khalil Rountree
5. Jan Blachowicz
6. Jamahal Hill
7. Azamat Murzakanov
8. Dominick Reyes
9. Volkan Oezdemir
10. Aleksandar Rakic
11. Bogdan Guskov
12. Johnny Walker
13. Nikita Krylov
14. Alonzo Menifield
15. Zhang Mingyang
Heavyweight
Champion: Tom Aspinall
1. Ciryl Gane
2. Alexander Volkov
3. Sergei Pavlovich
4. Curtis Blaydes
5. Jailton Almeida
6. Waldo Cortes Acosta
7. Serghei Spivac
8. Derrick Lewis
9. Marcin Tybura
10. Ante Delija
11. Shamil Gaziev
12. Tai Tuivasa
13. Mick Parkin
14. Valter Walker
15. Tallison Teixeira
Women's Pound-for-Pound
- Valentina Shevchenko
- Zhang Weili
- Kayla Harrison
- Natalia Silva
- Manon Fiorot
- Mackenzie Dern
- Alexa Grasso
- Julianna Pena
- Erin Blanchfield
- Raquel Pennington
- Virna Jandiroba
- Tatiana Suarez
- Rose Namajunas
- Yan Xiaonan
- Norma Dumont
Women's Strawweight
Champion: Mackenzie Dern
1. (T) Zhang Weili
2. (T) Tatiana Suarez
3. Virna Jandiroba
4. Yan Xiaonan
5. Amanda Lemos
6. Loopy Godinez
7. Iasmin Lucindo
8. Tabatha Ricci
9. Jessica Andrade
10. Gillian Robertson
11. Amanda Ribas
12. Angela Hill
13. Denise Gomes
14. Alexia Thainara
15. Tecia Pennington
Women's Flyweight
Champion: Valentina Shevchenko
1. Manon Fiorot
2. Natalia Silva
3. Alexa Grasso
4. Erin Blanchfield
5. Maycee Barber
6. Rose Namajunas
7. Jasmine Jasudavicius
8. Tracy Cortez
9. Karine Silva
10. Miranda Maverick
11. Casey O'Neill
12. Wang Cong
13. Eduarda Moura
14. JJ Aldrich
15. Gabriella Fernandes
Women's Bantamweight
Champion: Kayla Harrison
1. Julianna Pena
2. Raquel Pennington
3. Norma Dumont
4. Ketlen Vieira
5. Yana Santos
6. Irene Aldana
7. Macy Chiasson
8. Ailin Perez
9. Karol Rosa
10. Jacqueline Cavalcanti
11. Mayra Bueno Silva
12. Nora Cornolle
13. Miesha Tate
14. Joselyne Edwards
15. Luana Santos
These rankings are subject to change, especially in the welterweight division, following the highly anticipated UFC 322: "Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev" PPV event on ESPN+. Mark your calendars for November 15, 2025, as this fight promises to shake up the rankings once again!
So, what do you think? Are you excited to see how these rankings evolve? Feel free to share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below! The MMA community is always buzzing with opinions, and we'd love to hear yours!
