Medić Cracks Top 15, Strickland Holds #3 Post-Houston

UFC released updated divisional rankings on February 24, 2026, following UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez on February 21 in Houston. Key changes include Uroš Medić entering welterweight at No. 12 after KOing Geoff Neal, Colby Covington rising to No. 13 passively, and Sean Strickland holding No. 3 despite his main event TKO win over Anthony Hernandez. Heavyweight saw Serghei Spivac up to No. 6, Derrick Lewis re-entering at No. 8 (tied), and Vitor Petrino debuting at No. 15. Women's bantamweight featured Joselyne Edwards jumping to No. 11. These shifts clarify contenders amid upcoming events like Moreno vs. Kavanagh, impacting title pictures in multiple divisions.