The UFC has updated its official rankings with significant changes in the welterweight division. Yaroslav Amosov has entered the top 15 at number 15. Mike Malott has joined the rankings at number 11. Meanwhile, Colby Covington has dropped out of the top 15 entirely. These rankings updates reflect recent performances and shifts in the competitive landscape of the 170-pound division. The announcement was made through the Kaluginboy Telegram channel.
Two welterweights have entered the UFC's official top 15 rankings, while a former title contender has fallen out entirely. Yaroslav Amosov has debuted at number 15 and Mike Malott has entered at number 11 in the 170-pound division, with Colby Covington dropping off the rankings board altogether. The updates were reported through the Kaluginboy Telegram channel.
Amosov, 32, brings one of the most striking records in the welterweight division at 30-1-0. Standing six feet tall with a 75-inch reach, the Orthodox fighter is a relentless grappler, averaging 4.64 takedowns and 4.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His striking accuracy sits at 47 percent, suggesting he picks his shots with intention rather than volume.
Malott, a 34-year-old Canadian competing out of Team Alpha Male, checks in at 14-2-1 with a well-rounded skillset. The six-foot-one Orthodox fighter lands 3.93 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 48 percent accuracy, among the sharper rates in the division. He also adds a consistent grappling threat, averaging 1.88 takedowns and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Covington, 38, exits the rankings after a long run as one of welterweight's most prominent figures. The MMA Masters product carries a 17-5-0 record and built his reputation on relentless pressure and elite wrestling, averaging 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Why it matters
- Amosov's entry at number 15 gives the division a proven grappler with elite submission volume now operating inside the top 15
- Malott's placement at number 11 puts the Canadian immediately in contention for matchups with established ranked names
- Covington's exit reshapes the upper tier of the division and opens a ranking slot for rising contenders
