Makhachev leads updated Russian MMA top-15 rankings; retired Makhachev re-enters at No. 14

The latest monthly Russian MMA pound-for-pound rankings, compiled by 32 journalists and experts, place Islam Makhachev at No. 1, followed by Petr Yan and Khamzat Chimaev. Anatoly Malikhyin re-entered the top 15 at No. 14 following his knockout victory over Umar Khan, though he will be excluded from future polls after announcing his retirement from MMA.