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UFC 320 Aftermath: Pereira Reclaims Light Heavyweight Gold and Shakes Up the Rankings

UFC 320 in Las Vegas delivered major movement across multiple divisions, led by Alex Pereira’s stunning first-round finish of Magomed Ankalaev. Here are the main changes in Fight Minds’ data-driven rankings:

  • In light heavyweight, Alex Pereira regains the championship and climbs one spot in the pound-for-pound rankings. Magomed Ankalaev drops to #1 contender, with Jamahal Hill moving up to #3 after the reshuffle. Pereira’s win reaffirms his dominance as one of the UFC’s most dangerous finishers.
  • In bantamweight, Farid Basharat enters the top 15 after a strong win on the undercard, while David Martinez drops out. The division remains ruled by Merab Dvalishvili, who successfully defended his belt against Cory Sandhagen, further consolidating his place among the top three pound-for-pound fighters.
  • In featherweight, Youssef Zalal breaks into the top 10 following a quick submission victory over Josh Emmett, pushing several veterans down a spot. His grappling and composure signal a serious rise in the division.
  • Joe Pyfer also earns a spot at #13 in middleweight after submitting Abus Magomedov, showcasing his growing threat and well-rounded power game.
  • Kyoji Horiguchi re-enters the UFC scene and earns a #14 ranking in flyweight after an impressive return performance, while Asu Almabayev slips one position.
  • In women’s bantamweight, Yana Santos surges six places to #9 after a strong showing, and Mayra Bueno Silva returns to the top 15 following a decisive win.

Across divisions, notable stability remains at the top — Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev, Khamzat Chimaev, and Kayla Harrison all hold their titles firm — but several emerging names made major strides after UFC 320.

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While these were the most notable changes from UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2, the event contributed to adjustments across many divisions. For a detailed look at all updates, visit: Fight Minds UFC Rankings

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