MMA Junkie and USA TODAY Sports Update Rankings after PFL 4 and UFC on ESPN 58: Flyweights Rise to the Top

Undefeated Tatsuro Taira Jumps Up in USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie Rankings on June 18

In the recent UFC on ESPN 58 event and the 2024 PFL 4 event, some updates were made to the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings. At Uncasville, Conn., the PFL event featured an impressive victory by undefeated flyweight Dakota Ditcheva over Chelsea Hackett in the first round. This win has caught many people’s attention and has now earned Ditcheva a spot in the honorable mentions of the rankings.

On the other hand, at Las Vegas, there was an exciting bout between undefeated flyweight Tatsuro Taira and Alex Perez. In this bout, Taira emerged victorious with a TKO win. This win marked a significant milestone in Taira’s career as he moved from No. 11 to No. 7 in the rankings. At just 24 years old and hailing from Japan, Taira is now among former champions and top contenders in his division.

For those looking for the latest updates on pound-for-pound and divisional rankings, check out the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings above. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage on MMA Junkie.

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