UFC released its first rankings of 2026 following UFC 324, reflecting finishes from the Paramount-partnered event minus the Harrison-Nunes co-main. Jean Silva surged four spots to #3 featherweight after beating Arnold Allen, who fell to #7. Umar Nurmagomedov stayed #2 bantamweight post-Figueiredo win; Waldo Cortes-Acosta held #5 heavyweight after stopping Derrick Lewis, who dropped to #10. These shifts clarify contenders amid title chases.[2]
