The UFC has updated its welterweight rankings with significant changes. Yaroslav Amosov entered the rankings at number 15, marking his first appearance in the divisional top 15. Mike Malott jumped into the rankings at number 11, a notable entry into the competitive welterweight division. Meanwhile, Colby Covington has dropped out of the top 15 entirely after holding a ranked position. These ranking updates reflect recent performances and the evolving landscape of the 170-pound weight class.
The UFC welterweight rankings have undergone a notable reshuffle, with Yaroslav Amosov and Mike Malott both making their debuts in the divisional top 15 while Colby Covington has fallen out of the rankings entirely.
Amosov enters at number 15 for the first time in his UFC career. The 32-year-old Orthodox striker carries an impressive 30-1-0 professional record and stands six feet tall with a 75-inch reach. His game is built around relentless grappling, averaging 4.64 takedowns and 4.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him one of the more dangerous submission threats in the 170-pound division.
Malott lands at number 11 in his first appearance on the welterweight rankings. The 34-year-old Canadian, who competes out of Team Alpha Male, holds a 14-2-1 record and stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach. He averages 3.93 significant strikes per minute at a 48 percent accuracy rate, pairing solid striking output with a takedown threat of 1.88 per 15 minutes.
Covington's exit is perhaps the most significant headline from this update. The 38-year-old American from MMA Masters, who owns a 17-5-0 record, had long been a fixture near the top of the welterweight rankings. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 72-inch reach, Covington built his reputation on high-volume wrestling, averaging 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes. His departure from the top 15 marks a significant shift in his divisional standing.
Why it matters
- Amosov's submission-heavy wrestling style at 4.6 attempts per 15 minutes could disrupt any ranked opponent's gameplan
- Malott enters at number 11, immediately within range of the top-ten contenders
- Covington dropping out signals a changing of the guard at 170 pounds, opening space for the new entrants to climb
