MMA Rankings: Pound-for-Pound and Weight Class Updates

Recent MMA rankings for October and November 2026 highlight several key fighters across multiple divisions. In the men’s pound-for-pound rankings, Islam Makhachev holds the top position, followed by Francis Ngannou and Joshua Van.

In the heavyweight division, Francis Ngannou is ranked number one, with Ciryl Gane in second. Alexander Volkov moved to number four following a victory over Rizvan Kuniev at UFC 333. The light heavyweight division is led by Alex Pereira, while Sean Strickland maintains the top spot in the middleweight division.

In the welterweight category, Islam Makhachev remains the top-ranked fighter. Other notable shifts include Dominick Reyes entering the light heavyweight rankings at number seven after a knockout victory over Azamat Murzakanov.