Adesanya Climbs to No. 5 in Updated UFC Rankings

The UFC released updated divisional rankings on Monday, February 24, 2026, following the UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez event held in Houston on February 21. Notable changes include Sean Strickland holding at No. 3 in middleweight despite a TKO victory, while Anthony Hernandez moved up one spot to No. 4 and Israel Adesanya climbed to No. 5. Geoff Neal exited the welterweight top 15 entirely after being stopped on home soil, while Uroš Medić entered at No. 15 in the same division. The heavyweight division saw significant movement following The Spivac's victory over Ante Delija. These ranking adjustments reflect the competitive landscape across multiple divisions.