The latest UFC rankings update sees Navajo Stirling enter the top 5 of the light heavyweight division. Ramazan Temirov climbs into the top 10 despite not competing at the Belgrade event, while Jan Blachowicz drops to ninth in the light heavyweight rankings. Urosh Medic enters at 12th following his victory over Daniel Rodriguez, and Alexander Rakic slots in at 11th after making his heavyweight debut.
The latest UFC rankings update has reshuffled multiple divisions, with several fighters seeing significant movement following recent results and divisional transitions.
Navajo Stirling is the headline mover, cracking the light heavyweight top five in the updated standings. His rise signals a rapid ascent through a division that remains one of the most competitive in the promotion.
Jan Blachowicz, one of light heavyweight's most decorated veterans, slides to ninth in the updated rankings. The 43-year-old Polish fighter carries a record of 29-12-2 and brings a 78-inch reach to every contest. A former champion known for consistent output, Blachowicz lands 3.55 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and averages nearly one takedown per 15 minutes — a well-rounded profile that should allow him to work his way back up the ladder.
Alexander Rakic has made his move to heavyweight official in the rankings, slotting in at 11th in the new division. The transition marks a notable shift for a fighter who spent years as a light heavyweight threat.
Urosh Medic earns a ranking debut at 12th in his division following his victory over Daniel Rodriguez. Rodriguez, a 39-year-old southpaw out of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, holds a record of 20-6-0 and had been ranked 15th at welterweight. He lands an impressive 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, making the defeat a credible résumé addition for Medic.
Ramazan Temirov also climbs into the top 10 of his division despite not competing at the Belgrade event, suggesting his ranking moved as a result of others' results around him. The 29-year-old orthodox fighter holds a 20-3-0 record and averages 4.37 significant strikes per minute.
Why it matters
- Stirling's top-five entry puts him in contention for a light heavyweight title shot in the near future
- Blachowicz dropping to ninth despite his pedigree illustrates how quickly the division is evolving
- Rakic's heavyweight ranking opens a new chapter in his UFC career
- Medic's debut ranking at 12th rewards his win over a tested welterweight veteran
