UFC rankings update: Ian Garry tops welterweight, Carlos Prates moves to No. 2

The UFC's latest divisional rankings shake-up has reshuffled the welterweight pecking order and added new faces to both the lightweight and heavyweight top 15, with the updates taking effect following recent events on May 5, 2026.

At welterweight, Ian Garry has climbed to the number one contender position, with Carlos Prates moving up to second. Prates, known as "The Nightmare," carries a 24-7 record and represents Brazil's Vale Top Team. The 32-year-old six-foot-one southpaw switch-hitter brings a 78-inch reach into every fight and connects on 55 percent of his significant strikes, one of the sharper accuracy marks in the division.

Jack Della Maddalena has slipped to fourth at welterweight following his recent defeat. The 29-year-old Australian, who fights out of Scrappy MMA, holds an 18-4 record and ranks 13th pound-for-pound. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 73-inch reach, Della Maddalena generates an impressive 5.57 significant strikes per minute, making him one of the busier offensive fighters in the 170-pound class.

At lightweight, Quillan Salcido's entry into the top 15 has pushed Beneil Dariush down to 14th. Dariush, a 37-year-old southpaw from Kings MMA, owns a 23-8-1 record and sits at eighth in the division according to the verified data. The American lands 3.78 significant strikes per minute with 49 percent accuracy and averages 2.11 takedowns per 15 minutes, reflecting his well-rounded skill set built over a long career.

In the heavyweight division, Brendon Pericic has secured a top-15 ranking for the first time in his career.

Why it matters

• Garry at number one puts him firmly in line for a welterweight title shot
• Prates climbing to second creates a logjam at the top of a suddenly crowded 170-pound division
• Della Maddalena's drop to fourth shows how quickly losses reshuffle contender standings
• Dariush sliding to 14th signals potential pressure on his standing if results do not improve