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Temirov enters UFC flyweight top 15, Walker cracks heavyweight top 10

Oscar Nascimento, MMA News Editor at AgentMMABy Oscar Nascimento
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Temirov enters UFC flyweight top 15, Walker cracks heavyweight top 10
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Updated UFC rankings following UFC Abu Dhabi have Ramazan Temirov entering the flyweight top 15 at No. 13. Walter Walker has climbed into the heavyweight top 10, while Steve Erceg dropped out of the flyweight top 10 and Bogdan Guskov fell to 10th in the light heavyweight division. Tyrell Fortune also slid down to 11th among heavyweights.

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The UFC's post-event rankings update following UFC Abu Dhabi has reshuffled several divisions, with Ramazan Temirov and Walter Walker among the notable movers.

Steve Erceg
Steve Erceg

Temirov, nicknamed "Temurlan," has earned his first placement in the official flyweight top 15, debuting at No. 13. The 29-year-old carries a 20-3 record and stands five-foot-four with a 63-inch reach. He averages 4.37 significant strikes per minute at 40 percent accuracy and brings a well-rounded offensive game to a stacked 125-pound division.

Ramazan Temirov
Ramazan Temirov

Australian flyweight Steve Erceg, nicknamed "Astroboy," has dropped out of the top 10 following the reshuffle. The 31-year-old holds a 14-5 record and fights out of Wilkes Martial Arts. Standing five-foot-eight with a 68-inch reach, Erceg posts an impressive 4.64 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy, and also contributes on the ground with 1.13 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Bogdan Guskov
Bogdan Guskov

In light heavyweight, Bogdan Guskov has slid to 10th in the rankings. The Uzbekistan-based fighter, known as "Czarevitch," carries an 18-4-1 record at 33 years old. He stands six-foot-three with a 76-inch reach and is an efficient striker, landing 4.57 significant strikes per minute at a sharp 55 percent accuracy.

Tyrell Fortune
Tyrell Fortune

Why it matters

  • Temirov's entry into the flyweight top 15 puts him on the radar for ranked matchups in a competitive division
  • Erceg's fall from the top 10 may affect his path back toward title contention at 125 pounds
  • Walter Walker's climb into the heavyweight top 10 and Tyrell Fortune's slide to 11th signal a shifting order in the division
  • Guskov dropping to 10th in light heavyweight could influence upcoming ranked booking decisions in a crowded 205-pound field
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