The Professional Fighters League has released updated official fighter rankings following PFL Road to Dubai, reflecting the latest performances across all divisions. Combat Registry independently oversaw vote collection, tabulation, and publication. Rankings were determined by a panel of MMA journalists and industry experts.

The men’s pound-for-pound leaderboard remains competitive, with Usman Nurmagomedov retaining the top spot at 21-0, followed by Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson. Middleweight champion Costello Van Steenis sits fourth, while notable names such as Sergio Pettis, Thad Jean, and Johnny Eblen round out the top ten.

Bantamweight to Middleweight rankings

Bantamweight rankings see Sergio Pettis at the top, followed by Raufeon Stots and Magomed Magomedov. Featherweight leader Timur Khizriev is joined by AJ McKee and Adam Borics in the top five. The lightweight division remains dominated by champion Usman Nurmagomedov, with Alfie Davis and Gadzhi Rabadanov close behind.

Welterweight champion Ramazan Kuramagomedov heads his division, followed by Shamil Musaev and Thad Jean. In the middleweight division, Van Steenis maintains his championship spot, with Johnny Eblen and Fabian Edwards challenging behind him.

Light heavyweight to women’s flyweight rankings

Light heavyweight champion Corey Anderson leads Antonio Carlos Jr. and Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, while heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov tops Renan Ferreira and Oleg Popov.

In the women’s divisions, Dakota Ditcheva leads flyweight, followed by Liz Carmouche and Taila Santos. The rankings reflect fighters’ performances at PFL events, emphasizing skill, win-loss records, and overall impact in professional competition.

The updated rankings serve as a benchmark for upcoming PFL matchups and provide fans with insight into the hierarchy of fighters across divisions. Fans can expect these rankings to influence future tournament placements, matchups, and championship bouts throughout the 2026 PFL season.