The UFC has released updated welterweight rankings with significant changes. Yaroslav Amosov has entered the rankings at the 15th position. Mike Malott has joined the rankings at number 11. Meanwhile, Colby Covington has dropped out of the top 15 entirely. These movements reflect recent performances and the evolving competitive landscape in the welterweight division.
The UFC's welterweight rankings have undergone a notable reshuffle as of April 21, 2026, with two fighters entering the top 15 and a former title contender falling off entirely.
Yaroslav Amosov makes his entry into the official UFC welterweight rankings at number 15. The 32-year-old orthodox fighter carries an impressive 30-1-0 professional record and stands six feet tall with a 75-inch reach. His grappling-heavy style is reflected in his numbers — he averages 4.64 takedowns per 15 minutes and an eye-catching 4.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him one of the more dangerous grapplers in the division.
Mike Malott, known as "Proper," debuts in the rankings at number 11. The 34-year-old Canadian trains out of Team Alpha Male and holds a 14-2-1 record. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, Malott brings a well-rounded game highlighted by 48 percent striking accuracy and 3.93 significant strikes landed per minute, complemented by a respectable 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Colby Covington, the 38-year-old American known as "Chaos," has dropped out of the top 15 altogether. Once a perennial fixture near the top of the division, the MMA Masters product finishes with a 17-5-0 record. Covington had built his reputation on relentless pressure and wrestling, averaging 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Why it matters
- Amosov's entry signals the UFC's recognition of his grappling credentials in a wrestling-rich division
- Malott at number 11 puts the Canadian in range of matchups with established contenders
- Covington's exit marks the end of a long run as a ranked welterweight, reshaping the division's contender landscape
