A seismic shift has occurred in the UFC welterweight division! Gabriel Bonfim, a rising star, has officially booted Colby Covington from the Top 10. This announcement comes after Bonfim's impressive performance at UFC Vegas 111.
Bonfim's victory over Randy Brown, a seasoned veteran in the 170-pound division, propelled him into the spotlight. With a stunning record of 19 wins and only 1 loss, including a staggering 17 finishes, Bonfim's knockout of Brown solidified his place among the elite. This win marked his fourth consecutive victory, showcasing his dominance and skill.
In other ranking news, Joseph Morales made his debut at No. 15 in the flyweight division.
But how are these rankings even determined?
The UFC rankings are created by a panel of media members who vote on the top fighters in each weight class and pound-for-pound. Fighters must be actively competing in the UFC to be considered. Champions and interim champions automatically hold the top spots in their respective divisions and are not eligible for weight-class voting, although they can be voted on for pound-for-pound rankings. This system, however, has been criticized for its subjectivity.
Here's a glimpse at the latest UFC rankings:
(Note: +/– indicates movement in rankings, T = tie, *NR = Not previously ranked)
MEN’S POUND-FOR-POUND
- Ilia Topuria
- Islam Makhachev
- Merab Dvalishvili
- Khamzat Chimaev
- Alexandre Pantoja
- Alex Pereira
- Alexander Volkanovski
- Jack Della Maddalena
- Tom Aspinall
- Dricus Du Plessis
- Max Holloway +1
- Magomed Ankalaev -1
- Belal Muhammad
- Arman Tsarukyan
- Charles Oliveira
FLYWEIGHT
Champion: Alexandre Pantoja
- Joshua Van
- Brandon Moreno
- Brandon Royval
- Amir Albazi
- Tatsuro Taira
- Kai Kara France
- Manel Kape
- Alex Perez
- Asu Almabayev
- Tim Elliott
- Steve Erceg
- Tagir Ulanbekov
- Charles Johnson
- Bruno Silva
- Joseph Morales *NR
BANTAMWEIGHT
Champion: Merab Dvalishvili
- Umar Nurmagomedov
- Sean O’Malley
- Petr Yan
- Cory Sandhagen
- Song Yadong
- Deiveson Figueiredo
- Aiemann Zahabi
- Marlon Vera
- Mario Bautista
- Henry Cejudo
- David Martinez
- Rob Font
- Vinicius Oliveira
- Kyler Phillips
- Marcus McGhee
FEATHERWEIGHT
Champion: Alexander Volkanovski
- Movsar Evloev
- Diego Lopes
- Yair Rodriguez
- Lerone Murphy
- Aljamain Sterling
- Arnold Allen
- Youssef Zalal
- Steve Garcia
- Brian Ortega
- Josh Emmett
- Jean Silva
- Patricio Pitbull
- Dan Ige
- David Onama
- Giga Chikadze
LIGHTWEIGHT
Champion: Ilia Topuria
- Islam Makhachev
- Arman Tsarukyan
- Charles Oliveira
- Max Holloway
- Justin Gaethje
- Paddy Pimblett
- Dan Hooker
- Mateusz Gamrot
- Beneil Dariush
- Rafael Fiziev
- Renato Moicano
- Michael Chandler
- Benoit Saint Denis
- Grant Dawson
- Mauricio Ruffy
WELTERWEIGHT
Champion: Jack Della Maddalena
- Belal Muhammed
- Sean Brady
- Shavkat Rakhmonov
- Leon Edwards
- Kamaru Usman
- Ian Machado Garry
- Joaquin Buckley
- Michael Morales
- Carlos Prates
- Gabriel Bonfim +4
- Colby Covington -1
- Gilbert Burns -1
- Geoff Neal -1
- Daniel Rodriguez -1
- Mike Malott
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Champion: Khamzat Chimaev
- Dricus Du Plessis
- Nassourdine Imavov
- Sean Strickland
- Anthony Hernandez
- Brendan Allen
- Israel Adesanya
- Caio Borralho
- Reinier De Ridder
- Robert Whittaker
- (T) Michael Page
- (T) Jared Cannonier
- Roman Dolidze
- Paulo Costa
- Marvin Vettori
- Joe Pyfer
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Champion: Alex Pereira
- (T) Magomed Ankalaev
- (T) Jiri Prochazka
- Carlos Ulberg
- Khalil Rountree
- Jan Blachowicz
- Jamahal Hill
- Azamat Murzakanov
- Dominick Reyes
- Volkan Oezdemir
- Aleksandar Rakic
- Bogdan Guskov
- Johnny Walker
- Nikita Krylov
- Alonzo Menifield
- Zhang Mingyang
HEAVYWEIGHT
Champion: Tom Aspinall
- Ciryl Gane
- Alexander Volkov
- Sergei Pavlovich
- Curtis Blaydes
- Jailton Almeida
- Waldo Cortes Acosta
- Serghei Spivac
- Derrick Lewis
- Marcin Tybura
- Ante Delija
- Shamil Gaziev
- Tai Tuivasa
- Mick Parkin
- Valter Walker
- Tallison Teixeira
WOMEN’S POUND-FOR-POUND
- Valentina Shevchenko
- Zhang Weili
- Kayla Harrison
- Natalia Silva
- Manon Fiorot
- Mackenzie Dern
- Alexa Grasso
- Julianna Pena
- Erin Blanchfield
- Raquel Pennington
- Virna Jandiroba
- Tatiana Suarez
- Rose Namajunas
- Yan Xiaonan
- Norma Dumont
WOMEN’S STRAWWEIGHT
Champion: Mackenzie Dern
- (T) Zhang Weili
- (T) Tatiana Suarez
- Virna Jandiroba
- Yan Xiaonan
- Amanda Lemos
- Loopy Godinez
- Iasmin Lucindo
- Tabatha Ricci
- Jessica Andrade
- Gillian Robertson
- Amanda Ribas
- Angela Hill
- Denise Gomes +2
- Alexia Thainara
- Tecia Pennington -2
WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT
Champion: Valentina Shevchenko
- Manon Fiorot
- Natalia Silva
- Alexa Grasso
- Erin Blanchfield
- Maycee Barber
- Rose Namajunas
- Jasmine Jasudavicius
- Tracy Cortez
- Karine Silva
- Miranda Maverick
- Casey O’Neill
- Wang Cong
- Eduarda Moura
- JJ Aldrich
- Gabriella Fernandes
WOMEN’S BANTAMWEIGHT
Champion: Kayla Harrison
- Julianna Pena
- Raquel Pennington
- Norma Dumont
- Ketlen Vieira
- Yana Santos
- Irene Aldana
- Macy Chiasson
- Ailin Perez
- Karol Rosa
- Jacqueline Cavalcanti +1
- Mayra Bueno Silva -1
- Nora Cornolle
- Miesha Tate
- Joselyne Edwards
- Luana Santos
This is a developing story, and the rankings are subject to change. You can expect further shifts in the rankings, particularly in the welterweight division, following the UFC 322: “Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev” pay-per-view event on November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
What are your thoughts on these rankings? Do you agree with the media panel's decisions? Share your opinions in the comments below!
