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UFC rankings updated: Garry tops welterweight contenders, Prates jumps to #2

May 5, 2026, 10:33 AM
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The UFC has released updated divisional rankings following recent events. Ian Garry has moved to the number one contender spot in the welterweight division, while Carlos Prates climbed to second place in the same weight class. Jack Della Maddalena dropped to fourth in the welterweight rankings after his recent loss. In the lightweight division, Quillan Salcido entered the top 15, while Beneil Dariush fell to 14th position. At heavyweight, Brendan Peritich broke into the top 15 for the first time. These ranking shifts reflect recent fight results and set the stage for future title eliminators and contender bouts.

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