The latest UFC 300 event brought significant changes to the pound-for-pound MMA rankings, with Max Holloway and Kayla Harrison making notable moves.
**Men’s Pound-for-Pound Rankings:**
1. Islam Makhachev
2. Leon Edwards
3. Alex Pereira
4. Ilia Topuria
5. Sean O’Malley
6. Alexandre Pantoja
7. Alexander Volkanovski
8. Israel Adesanya
9. Max Holloway
10. Dricus Du Plessis
Max Holloway’s stunning last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje propelled him into the men’s top 10, showcasing his exceptional skills in the BMF title fight. Meanwhile, Kayla Harrison’s dominant debut at 135 pounds against Holly Holm elevated her into the top five of the women’s rankings.
**Women’s Pound-for-Pound Rankings:**
1. Zhang Weili
2. Alexa Grasso
3. Valentina Shevchenko
4. Cris Cyborg
5. Kayla Harrison
6. Manon Fiorot
7. Raquel Pennington
8. Erin Blanchfield
9. Larissa Pacheco
10. Tatiana Suarez
Harrison’s impressive performance and Fiorot’s victory over Erin Blanchfield earned them significant recognition in the women’s rankings. Zhang Weili continues to hold the top spot after a decisive win over Yan Xiaonan, solidifying her status as the UFC strawweight champion.
With the MMA landscape constantly evolving, these rankings provide fans and fighters alike with a snapshot of the sport’s top talents. As new contenders emerge and established stars continue to showcase their skills, the pound-for-pound rankings will continue to reflect the ever-changing nature of mixed martial arts.
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