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UFC Fight Night Paris: Ranking Updates Following Imavov vs. Borralho

UFC Paris was a memorable night with multiple finishes and a loud home crowd, but the main impact was on the rankings. Here are the most notable shifts in Fight Minds’ data-driven system:

  • In middleweight, Nassourdine Imavov takes the #1 contender spot after a clean striking display against Caio Borralho, moving past Dricus Du Plessis, who slides down one position. Imavov is now in prime position to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the title.
  • In lightweight, Benoit Saint Denis climbs three spots to #11 after submitting Mauricio Ruffy in dominant fashion. His grappling transitions and finish proved decisive for his rise.
  • In heavyweight, Ante Delija enters the rankings at #7 after knocking out Marcin Tybura in his UFC debut. His arrival shakes up the division and pushes several veterans down one spot.
  • In flyweight, Charles Johnson rises to #9, swapping places with Kai Kara-France, while Asu Almabayev also climbs one position. Tim Elliott drops out of the top 15, replaced by others with recent stronger performances.
  • At featherweight, Ilia Topuria strengthens his hold by moving into champion status while Alexander Volkanovski slips to #1 contender. William Gomis enters the top 15 at #14 after earning a decision victory in Paris.
  • In welterweight, Rinat Fakhretdinov surges up four spots to #11 following his emphatic sub-minute finish of Andreas Gustafsson.

Among the women’s divisions:

  • In strawweight, Sam Hughes climbs three positions to #12 after her dominant win over Shauna Bannon, showing clear improvement in her game.

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

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