The UFC has updated its official rankings with changes in the welterweight division. Yaroslav Amosov has entered the rankings at number 15, while Mike Malott debuted at number 11. Meanwhile, Colby Covington has dropped out of the top 15 entirely. These ranking shifts reflect recent performances and the evolving landscape of the 170-pound division. The update marks significant movement for both Amosov and Malott, who have secured their positions among the elite welterweights.
The UFC's official welterweight rankings have been reshuffled, with Yaroslav Amosov entering the top 15 at number 15 and Mike Malott debuting inside the rankings at number 11. The update, reflecting recent performances across the 170-pound division, also sees Colby Covington fall out of the top 15 entirely.
Amosov, 32, carries one of the most impressive records in the welterweight division at 30-1-0. The orthodox fighter stands six feet tall with a 75-inch reach and brings a formidable grappling game to the table, averaging 4.64 takedowns and 4.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His striking accuracy sits at 47 percent, complementing a well-rounded skill set that has now earned him a foothold among the UFC's elite at 170 pounds.
Malott, a 34-year-old Canadian fighting out of Team Alpha Male, debuts at number 11 with a record of 14-2-1. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, he is one of the more accurate strikers in the division, landing at a 48 percent clip and averaging 3.93 significant strikes per minute. He also contributes on the ground with 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a threat in multiple areas.
Covington, 38, drops out of the top 15 altogether. The American, who fights out of MMA Masters, holds a 17-5-0 record and had long been a fixture near the top of the division. He averaged 3.81 significant strikes per minute and 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career, but recent results have cost him his ranked status.
Why it matters
- Amosov's entry and Malott's strong debut position signal a generational shift forming at welterweight
- Covington's exit from the top 15 ends a long run of relevance for one of the division's most recognizable figures
- Both new entrants bring elite grappling or striking credentials that could disrupt the division's upper tier
