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UFC rankings update: Ian Garry takes #1 welterweight contender spot

May 5, 2026
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Carlos Prates

Carlos Prates

Jack Della Maddalena

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Beneil Dariush

Beneil Dariush

The UFC has released updated rankings following recent events. Ian Garry has moved up to claim the number one contender position in the welterweight division. Carlos Prates jumped to second place at welterweight, while Jack Della Maddalena dropped to fourth. In the lightweight division, Quillan Salcido broke into the top 15, while Beneil Dariush fell to 14th place. In the heavyweight division, Brendo Pericic has entered the top 15 rankings for the first time.

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