The ground may not have literally shifted, but the deafening roar of the Parisian crowd inside Accor Arena on Saturday night certainly made it feel that way. A wildly entertaining evening delivered plenty of dramatic finishes and moments destined to be remembered.
Here’s a look at the biggest movers and shakers in the latest official UFC rankings.
Middleweight Title Picture Taking Shape
After an impressive performance against Caio Borralho in Saturday’s main event, Nassourdine Imavov (17-4 MMA, 9-2 UFC) holds steady at No. 2 in the latest rankings update—one spot behind recently dethroned champion Dricus Du Plessis. While “The Sniper” didn’t climb higher, he edged closer in the race to face Khamzat Chimaev next, with the outcome of November’s UFC Vancouver headliner between Reinier de Ridder and Anthony Hernandez expected to heavily influence the title conversation.
On the other side, Caio Borralho (17-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) slipped one spot to No. 8 following his loss to Imavov. At just 31 years old, however, time is on the Brazilian’s side as he looks to regroup and mount another run at the top of the division.
No Change at 155 Pounds
The co-main event between Benoit Saint Denis (15-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) and Mauricio Ruffy (12-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) didn’t alter the official lightweight rankings—Saint Denis remains at No. 13, while Ruffy holds steady at No. 15. But in terms of perception, Saint Denis’ stock rose considerably.
After a nightmare 2024 campaign, “God of War” has now secured back-to-back wins and appears firmly back on track. With renewed momentum, he can begin targeting opponents ranked above him as he looks to climb further into the division’s elite.
New Heavyweight in Town
Former PFL champion Ante Delija (26-6 MMA, 1-0 UFC) made an immediate splash in his UFC debut, entering the heavyweight rankings at No. 9 after a statement first-round knockout of Marcin Tybura. The setback drops Tybura (27-9 MMA, 14-9 UFC) three spots to No. 10.
