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Latest UFC rankings update: Aljamain Sterling inches closer to No. 1 spot, Joselyne Edwards crashes Top 5
TL;DR
UFC rankings have been updated following UFC Vegas 116, with Aljamain Sterling moving closer to the No. 1 spot and Joselyne Edwards entering the Top 5. Both fighters improved their standings after recent victories in Las Vegas.
Key points
- UFC updated its official rankings after UFC Vegas 116
- Aljamain Sterling faced Youssef Zalal in a featherweight fight
- Joselyne Edwards outlasted Norma Dumont
- Both fighters gained ground in their divisions
- Event took place at Meta Apex in Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 25: Aljamain Sterling prepares to face Youssef Zalal of Morocco in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on April 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) updated its official rankings in the wake of the UFC Vegas 116 mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which took place last Sat. night (April 25, 2026) at the promotion’s Meta Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. That’s where former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling styled on featherweight rising star Youssef Zalal, not long after Joselyne Edwards outlasted 135-pound bruiser Norma Dumont.
As a result, both Sterling and Edwards gained ground in their respective divisions.
Here’s how the rankings are compiled, at least until AI takes over:
Rankings are generated by a voting panel made up of media members. The media members were asked to vote for who they feel are the top fighters in the UFC by weight-class and pound-for-pound. A fighter is only eligible to be voted on if they are in active status in the UFC. A fighter can appear in more than one weight division at a time. The champion and interim champion are considered to be in the top positions of their respective divisions and therefore are not eligible for voting by weight-class. However, the champions can be voted on for the pound-for-pound rankings.
Q&A
How did Aljamain Sterling perform at UFC Vegas 116?
Aljamain Sterling dominated Youssef Zalal in his fight at UFC Vegas 116, contributing to his rise in the rankings.
What impact did Joselyne Edwards have on the UFC rankings?
Joselyne Edwards outlasted Norma Dumont, which allowed her to crash into the Top 5 of her division.
When was the UFC Vegas 116 event held?
UFC Vegas 116 took place on April 25, 2026, at the Meta Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What are the current UFC rankings for Sterling and Edwards?
Aljamain Sterling is inching closer to the No. 1 spot, while Joselyne Edwards has entered the Top 5 in their respective divisions.
