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UFC released updated divisional rankings on February 24, 2026, following UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez on February 21 in Houston. Key changes include Uroš Medić entering welterweight at No. 12 after KO'ing Geoff Neal, Colby Covington rising to No. 13 passively, and Sean Strickland holding No. 3 despite his main event TKO win. Heavyweight saw Serghei Spivac up to No. 6 after beating Ante Delija, with Derrick Lewis re-entering at No. 8 (tied). Women's bantamweight featured Joselyne Edwards jumping to No. 11. These shifts clarify contenders ahead of UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh on February 28 in Mexico City, impacting title pictures in multiple divisions.
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