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Ranking Update

Islam Makhachev leads updated Russian MMA top-15 rankings; Malikhin enters at 14th in farewell

July 1, 2026
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Islam Makhachev leads updated Russian MMA top-15 rankings; Malikhin enters at 14th in farewell
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Islam Makhachev tops the latest monthly Russian MMA pound-for-pound rankings compiled by 32 journalists and experts, followed by Petr Yan and Khamzat Chimaev. Anatoly Malykhin re-entered the top 15 at 14th after knocking out Umar Khan in their rematch, a performance that preceded his retirement announcement. Because Malykhin has retired, he will not be eligible for future editions of the poll.

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