Let’s take a look at who made the biggest moves in the latest updated official rankings following UFC fight Night 257 in Houston, Texas on Saturday.
Hernandez Takes a Tumble at Middleweight
There was no upward bump for Sean Strickland despite his emphatic third-round knockout win in Houston. He remains planted at No. 3 in the middleweight hierarchy, still within striking distance of a title opportunity.
The same can’t be said for Anthony Hernandez. After coming up short against Strickland, Hernandez dropped two positions in the rankings and now sits at No. 6. It’s not a catastrophic fall, but it does create additional distance between him and the division’s elite tier.
Uros Medic Enters the Welterweight Picture
A new name has cracked the welterweight top 15. Uros Medic parlayed his statement win into a No. 12 ranking, marking the first time “The Doctor” has appeared in the official standings.
The shakeup comes at the expense of Geoff Neal, who falls out of the rankings altogether following the loss. The division’s middle tier continues to churn, and Medic is now officially part of the conversation.
Melk Costa Breaks Through
Featherweight also saw fresh blood added to the mix. Melquizael Costa makes his debut in the top 15 at No. 13 after his win in Houston. The victory proved pivotal, as his opponent, Dan Ige, exits the rankings with the defeat.
Costa’s arrival signals continued turnover in one of the UFC’s deepest divisions.
Heavyweight Shuffle
At heavyweight, Serghei Spivac inches upward to No. 6, capitalizing on the latest results. Ante Delija slides back one slot to No. 10 after his setback.
Meanwhile, with Jailton Almeida no longer on the roster, the vacancy opened the door for Vitor Petrino to enter the rankings at No. 15, adding a new contender to monitor in the division’s lower tier.
Edwards Climbs at Bantamweight
In the women’s bantamweight rankings, Joselyne Edwards was rewarded for her submission victory with a three-spot climb to No. 11.
Her opponent, Nora Cornolle, absorbs the corresponding drop and now sits at No. 13.
Flyweight Change Ahead of Mexico
In a surprising administrative shift, Lone'er Kavanagh has been removed from the official flyweight rankings ahead of his upcoming headliner in Mexico. Stepping into the No. 15 position is Joseph Morales, who re-enters the divisional picture as a result.
