After Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 242 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and Bellator Champions Series: San Diego at Pechanga Arena, the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings needed to be updated.
The main event at UFC Fight Night 242 featured a welterweight clash between Sean Brady and former title contender Gilbert Burns. Brady outshined Burns in all areas of the fight over five rounds, securing one of the most significant victories of his career.
Starting the week at No. 9, Brady now occupies Burns’ previous position at No. 7.
Meanwhile, at Bellator Champions Series: San Diego, Usman Nurmagomedov successfully defended his lightweight title against Alexander Shabliy. Previously ranked No. 7 in the 155-pound division, Nurmagomedov’s win propels him to the No. 6 spot, pushing Beneil Dariush down the rankings.
For the most up-to-date pound-for-pound and divisional USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, refer to the list provided above.
