The UFC has released updated official rankings for the welterweight division. Yaroslav Amosov has entered the top 15 at number 15, while Mike Malott debuted at number 11. Meanwhile, Colby Covington has dropped out of the top 15 entirely. The post does not specify the exact circumstances that led to these changes, such as recent fight results or inactivity. These ranking shifts reflect ongoing adjustments in one of the UFC's most competitive weight classes.
The UFC's official welterweight rankings have undergone notable changes, with Yaroslav Amosov entering the top 15 at number 15, Mike Malott debuting at number 11, and longtime contender Colby Covington falling out of the rankings entirely.
Amosov, a 32-year-old Orthodox fighter standing six feet tall with a 75-inch reach, brings a remarkable 30-1-0 professional record into the rankings picture. His game is built heavily around grappling volume, averaging 4.64 takedowns and 4.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes — numbers that make him one of the most relentless wrestlers in the division. He connects on 47 percent of his significant strikes, adding a credible offensive threat on the feet as well.
Mike Malott, a 34-year-old Canadian fighting out of Team Alpha Male, debuts at number 11 with a 14-2-1 record. At six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, "Proper" posts an eye-catching 48 percent striking accuracy alongside 3.93 significant strikes landed per minute, suggesting he is both busy and precise on the feet. He also contributes on the mat, averaging 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Covington, the 38-year-old American known as "Chaos," exits the top 15 entirely after a lengthy run as one of the division's most recognized names. Fighting out of MMA Masters, he carries a 17-5-0 record and built his reputation on high-volume wrestling, averaging 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Why it matters
- Amosov's entry at 15 puts one of the sport's most active grapplers officially on the divisional ladder.
- Malott's debut at 11 immediately places the Canadian within striking distance of the top ten.
- Covington's removal signals a significant reshuffling at the top of a division already packed with contenders.
