In the aftermath of the electrifying UFC 300 event held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the UFC has released its latest fighter rankings. The event was a landmark occasion, featuring several high-stakes bouts that lived up to the hype, much to the delight of fans. Among the fighters, Max Holloway emerged as the standout performer, clinching a remarkable victory for the BMF title against Justin Gaethje with a last-second knockout in the final round.
Holloway’s victory catapulted him up the pound-for-pound rankings, where he now sits at No.8, a leap of six spots. Additionally, he made his entry into the lightweight rankings at No.9, while maintaining his No.2 position in the featherweight division. On the women’s side, UFC newcomer Kayla Harrison made waves by defeating Holly Holm, which earned her the No.4 spot in the women’s bantamweight rankings and placed her at No.13 in the women’s pound-for-pound list. The women’s strawweight division also saw a shakeup as Tatiana Suarez took over the No.1 contender spot from Yan Xiaonan following ‘Fury’s’ defeat to Zhang Weili in their title bout. Featherweight Aljamain Sterling, after his debut win against Calvin Kattar, entered the rankings at No.8, while Kattar remained at No.9.
The lightweight division witnessed Arman Tsarukyan’s rise to the No.1 contender spot after a split decision win over Charles Oliveira, moving up three places. Renato Moicano also climbed the ranks, reaching No.10 after knocking out Jalin Turner. In the light heavyweight category, Jiri Prochazka’s knockout of Aleksandar Rakic earned him the top contender spot, while former champion Jamahal Hill now holds the No.3 position.
Megan Olivi, a seasoned reporter, shared her experience of covering UFC 300, an event that she described as an “absolute dream.” She praised the athletes for their performances and expressed her gratitude for being part of the historic broadcast. Olivi’s role in the event was significant, as she was part of the A-list broadcasting team that included Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, and Daniel Cormier, while she took on the reporting duties. Her social media post reflected her excitement and appreciation for the opportunity to work with such a talented team.
