The newest update to the UFC rankings has produced some changes in the lightweight division.
This past weekend featured a big matchup in the 155 pound division, which understandably led to some movement in the top 15 rankings.
Charles Oliveira submitted Mateusz Gamrot to continue his remarkable undefeated run when fighting at home in Brazil.
Since producing a stunning bounce back win at UFC Rio, Oliveira has made it clear that the lightweight title isn’t his priority right now.
This isn’t the case for another of the top names in the division who has steadily climbed up the division’s ladder without fighting.
Paddy Pimblett swaps places with Dan Hooker in the latest lightweight rankings update
Paddy Pimblett’s win over Michael Chandler in April saw him earn a spot in the division’s top 10 for the first time, entering at #8.
The amount of contenders that were ahead of him didn’t stop it from seeming likely that ‘The Paddy’ would be positioned for a title fight, or eliminator at the very least, given his popularity.
After dropping back one spot in the rankings, Pimblett surprisingly climbed to #7 earlier this year, with some fans taking this as proof that he was being lined up for the next title shot.
A matchup between Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett is one of the biggest fights that the UFC could possibly put together right now, though we’ll have to wait until 2026 to see it if it does happen.