UFC releases first 2026 rankings update

UFC released its first official rankings update of 2026 following UFC 324, shaking up multiple divisions. Justin Gaethje claimed the #1 lightweight spot after his main event win, bumping Arman Tsarukyan to #2, with Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway dropping to #3 and #4. In heavyweight, Waldo Cortes-Acosta held #5 despite a big win, while Derrick Lewis fell to #10 and Marcin Tybura rose to #8. Bantamweight saw Umar Nurmagomedov stay at #2, Deiveson Figueiredo drop to #7. This sets the stage for title contention.