UFC Rankings: Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway Put on Alert as Undefeated Lerone Murphy Breaks Through 145 Lbs Ladder; Angela Hill Also Handed Big Update

UFC Vegas 92 created quite an uproar as Lerone Murphy maintained his winning streak and defeated Edson Barboza through a unanimous decision. Without a doubt, the undefeated mixed martial artist’s last performance made sure he got his entry into the top 15 names of Ilia Topuria’s division. 

The last UFC Fight Night also helped the women’s strawweight division face a change. Zhang Weili’s division also got a new name inducted into the top 15 list. Let’s take a dive into the changes in the UFC rankings, shall we?

The Featherweight division witnesses a new addition

Following the events of UFC Vegas 92, the featherweight division was shaken up. Fighters like Topuria, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski, were definitely put on alert after the events of UFC Vegas 92, with a new entry into the list. After claiming victory over Barboza via a unanimous decision, Murphy got inducted into the top 15 list. ‘The Miracle’ now rests at number 11, replacing Bryce Mitchell, who dropped down to the 12th spot. ‘The Iceman’ successfully maintained his undefeated streak. Coming from a troubled past with two near-death experiences, Murphy has, in fact, impressed the entire world of mixed martial arts.

The Brazilian mixed martial artist, after losing the fight against Murphy, dropped down three places and landed at rank 15. Furthermore, Calvin Kattar, despite losing his last bout against Aljamain Sterling, at UFC 300, found himself a step higher at number 9. 

But that’s not all. One fighter previously on the list has made an exit. Sodiq Yusuff has departed from the UFC featherweight rankings, following his defeat at the hands of Diego Lopes via a first-round KO/TKO, at UFC 300. 

Changes in the UFC women’s strawweight rankings

Angela Hill sent shockwaves through the arena as she snatched Luana Pinheiro’s head in a guillotine choke, in the second round of their fight at UFC Vegas 92. Without a doubt, this move ensured her stance in the UFC women’s strawweight rankings. She moved 3 steps ahead and landed at rank 9. Meanwhile, Pinheiro’s defeat dropped her 3 places and positioned her at number 12. 

Furthermore, Iasmin Lucindo’s last victory over Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 301 propelled her one step ahead to 13th rank, as she exchanged her place with Michelle Waterson-Gomez, who now stands at number 14. But the list also has a new entry. Gillian Robertson has claimed the 15th position right after entering the UFC women’s strawweight division’s top 15 list.

What are your thoughts on the changes in the UFC rankings for men’s featherweight division and women’s strawweight division? Do you think the changes are justified? Let us know in the comments down below.