After UFC 302, there have been several changes in the rankings, with several notable fighters appearing on the card. One such fighter is heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida, who had a standout performance by defeating Alexandr Romanov in the first round and moving up from No. 10 to No. 7 in the divisional rankings.
Another fighter who made an impact at UFC 302 is women’s bantamweight Ailin Perez, who entered the honorable mentions list after defeating Joselyne Edwards by unanimous decision on the prelims. This victory helped Perez replace Melissa Gatto in the rankings.
If you’re looking for the latest updates on pound-for-pound and divisional rankings, be sure to check out the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings. Stay tuned for more news and updates from the world of mixed martial arts as we continue to cover this exciting sport.
