The latest UFC rankings update includes significant changes in the welterweight division. Yaroslav Amosov has entered the rankings for the first time at number 15, marking his official recognition in the UFC welterweight top 15. Mike Malott has jumped into the rankings at number 11, a strong debut position. Meanwhile, former interim title challenger Colby Covington has dropped out of the top 15 entirely, marking a significant fall for the veteran contender. These ranking shifts reflect recent performances and the evolving landscape of the 170-pound division.
The UFC's welterweight division saw notable reshuffling in its latest rankings update on April 21, with two fighters earning their first spots inside the top 15 and a longtime contender falling off the list entirely.
Yaroslav Amosov enters the rankings at number 15, earning his first official placement in the UFC's 170-pound standings. The 32-year-old Orthodox fighter carries an impressive 30-1-0 professional record and brings elite grappling credentials to the table. Standing six feet tall with a 75-inch reach, Amosov 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 now recognized inside the division's ranked tier.
Mike Malott debuts at a stronger position, entering the welterweight rankings at number 11. The 34-year-old Canadian, who trains out of Team Alpha Male, holds a 14-2-1 record and stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach. Known as "Proper," Malott lands 3.93 significant strikes per minute at a 48 percent accuracy rate, while also mixing in nearly two takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes — a well-rounded profile that supports his top-15 placement.
The most striking change is the departure of Colby Covington, who has dropped out of the top 15 altogether. "Chaos," a 38-year-old American out of MMA Masters with a 17-5-0 record, had long been a fixture near the top of the division. The five-foot-eleven Orthodox fighter averaged 3.81 significant strikes per minute and 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Why it matters
- Amosov's submission volume makes him an immediate threat to established contenders on the ground
- Malott's debut at 11 places him within striking distance of the top ten
- Covington's exit from the rankings closes a significant chapter in welterweight history and opens a spot for the next generation
