Islam Makhachev tops updated Russian MMA fighter rankings; Makhachev leads Islam Makhachev leads as Malyukhin returns before retirement

Islam Makhachev leads the latest monthly ranking of the top Russian MMA fighters, compiled by 32 journalists, bloggers, and experts, with Petr Yan second and Khamzat Chimaev third. Anatoly Makhachev Makhachev Makhachev Anatoly Malyukhin re-entered the top 15 at number 14 following his knockout victory over Umar Khan in their rematch, but will not appear in future editions after announcing his retirement from MMA. Alexander Volkov and Vadim Nemkov are tied fourth, while Arman Tsarukyan sits sixth.