The UFC has released updated rankings following UFC 328, with several significant changes across divisions. Sean Strickland earned the seventh spot in the pound-for-pound rankings after his victory over Khamzat Chimaev. Joshua Van moved ahead of Alexandre Pantoja in the P4P rankings, while Chimaev dropped to 10th in that category. In divisional rankings, Yaroslav Amosov entered the top 10 at welterweight. These rankings reflect the results of recent performances and position changes following the latest UFC events.
The UFC's latest rankings update, issued in the wake of UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, has brought notable movement at the top of the pound-for-pound list and a fresh face in the welterweight top ten.
Sean Strickland, the reigning middleweight champion, climbed into the pound-for-pound rankings at number seven following his victory over Khamzat Chimaev. The 35-year-old American, who trains out of Xtreme Couture, carries a professional record of 31-7-0 and is known for an relentless striking output of 6.04 significant strikes per minute across his UFC tenure. Standing six-foot-one with a 76-inch reach, Strickland has built his title reign on volume and durability.
Flyweight champion Joshua Van also moved up in the pound-for-pound picture, leapfrogging Alexandre Pantoja in the updated list. The 24-year-old from Myanmar, who fights out of 4oz. Fight Club under the nickname "The Fearless," owns a 17-2-0 record and posts a striking accuracy of 56 percent while landing an extraordinary 8.84 significant strikes per minute — among the highest rates in the UFC.
Khamzat Chimaev, meanwhile, absorbed the consequences of the Strickland defeat. "Borz" drops to tenth in the pound-for-pound rankings while retaining the number-one spot in the middleweight division. The 32-year-old Allstars Training Center product holds a 15-1-0 record and remains one of the most feared grapplers in the sport, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Strickland's P4P entry at seven cements him as the middleweight division's most prominent figure following a marquee win over the top-ranked contender.
- Joshua Van's rise ahead of Pantoja signals growing recognition of the flyweight champion's elite striking volume and title reign.
- Yaroslav Amosov's entry into the welterweight top ten adds a new name to an already crowded 170-pound landscape, though detailed ranking placement was not specified.
- Chimaev's fall to tenth in the P4P list raises questions about his path back toward a title shot at middleweight.
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