Aaron Pico debuts at #13 featherweight, Josh Howitt enters at #5 heavyweight

The UFC has released updated rankings with multiple significant movements. Aaron Pico entered the featherweight top 15 at number 13, pushing Patricio Pitbull down to 15th. Josh Howitt debuted in the heavyweight rankings at number five, causing Curtis Blaydes to drop to sixth. Paulo Costa made his light heavyweight rankings debut at seventh place following his victory. Azamat Murzakanov fell to eighth in the light heavyweight division after losing to Costa. These changes reflect recent fight results and divisional shifts within the UFC roster.