Islam Makhachev and Valentina Shevchenko: Number 1 in the MMA P4P Ranking

Islam Makhachev and Valentina Shevchenko Reach the Top in the P4P Ranking

In a historic day for mixed martial arts, Islam Makhachev and Valentina Shevchenko ascended to the top spot in their respective categories of the pound-for-pound (P4P) ranking of Alofoke Deportes. Both fighters achieved resounding victories at UFC 322, solidifying their position as the best in the world. Makhachev, who started the day as number two in the rankings, demonstrated his superiority by defeating Jack Della Maddalena in welterweight. For her part, Shevchenko, flyweight champion, defended her title with a unanimous decision victory over Zhang Weili, who had previously vacated her strawweight championship to compete in a higher category. Makhachev’s victory allowed him to become a two-division champion, an achievement that places him among the greats in UFC history. Shevchenko, for her part, reaffirmed her dominance in the flyweight division, making it clear that she is the undisputed number one in her category. These victories not only secured them the top spot in the P4P ranking, but also open up new expectations for the future of both fighters. Fans eagerly await possible matchups with other renowned champions, promising exciting fights on the horizon.

Men’s P4P Ranking

• Islam Makhachev

UFC Welterweight Champion Record: 28-1 Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Jack Della Maddalena Makhachev cemented his place in history by becoming a two-division champion, surpassing Della Maddalena at UFC 322. This victory ties him with Anderson Silva for the longest winning streak in UFC history, with 16 consecutive wins. Makhachev’s next challenge could be a match against the current lightweight champion, Ilia Topuria.

• Ilia Topuria

UFC Lightweight Champion Record: 17-0 Last fight: KO1 victory against Charles Oliveira After knocking out two of the best featherweights in UFC history, Topuria captured the vacant title by defeating Oliveira at UFC 317.

• Merab Dvalishvili

UFC Bantamweight Champion Record: 21-4 Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Cory Sandhagen Dvalishvili has had an impressive performance in the UFC bantamweight division. He defeated Sean O’Malley for the second time at UFC 316. He will face Petr Yan in December.

• Tom Aspinall

UFC Heavyweight Champion Record: 15-3, 1 NC Last fight: No contest against Ciryl Gane Aspinall is considered the most dynamic and talented heavyweight in the sport. His fight against Gane at UFC 321 was declared a no-contest due to an eye poke.

• Alex Pereira

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Record: 13-3 Last fight: TKO1 victory against Magomed Ankalaev Pereira consolidated his place as a UFC star in 2024. He defeated Ankalaev in a rematch at UFC 320.

• Khamzat Chimaev

UFC Middleweight Champion Record: 15-0 Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Dricus Du Plessis Chimaev demonstrated his dominance by defeating Du Plessis at UFC 319.

• Alexandre Pantoja

UFC Flyweight Champion Record: 30-5 Last fight: Victory by Sum3 against Kai Kara-France Pantoja has defended his title four times, including two main events in 2024. He will defend his belt against Yan at UFC 323.

• Alexander Volkanovski

UFC Featherweight Champion Record: 27-4 Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Diego Lopes Volkanovski proved his worth by regaining the featherweight belt at UFC 314.

• Jack Della Maddalena

UFC Welterweight Record: 18-3 Last fight: Unanimous decision defeat against Islam Makhachev Della Maddalena remains in the top 10 despite his defeat against Makhachev.

• Dricus Du Plessis

UFC Middleweight

Record: 23-3 Last fight: Unanimous decision defeat against Khamzat Chimaev Du Plessis dominated the middleweight division before his defeat to Chimaev. Other fighters who received votes: Magomed Ankalaev, Umar Nurmagomedov, and Arman Tsarukyan.

Women’s P4P Ranking

• Valentina Shevchenko

UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Record: 26-4-1 Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Zhang Weili Shevchenko reaffirmed her position as the best flyweight in the world and the overall number one.

• Zhang Weili

UFC Flyweight/Strawweight Record: 26-4 Last fight: Unanimous decision defeat against Valentina Shevchenko Zhang had a difficult night, but could perform better in the future if he decides to stay at flyweight.

• Kayla Harrison

UFC Bantamweight Champion Record: 19-1 Last fight: TechSub2 victory against Julianna Peña Harrison is 4-0 in the UFC and has the potential to be the face of the UFC women’s divisions.

• Cris Cyborg

PFL featherweight Record: 28-2, 1 NC Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Larissa Pacheco Cyborg continues to prove his worth in the sport and will face Sara Collins for the vacant PFL title.

• Manon Fiorot

UFC Flyweight Record: 13-2 Last fight: TKO1 victory against Jasmine Jasudavicius Fiorot has shown she has the tools to be a champion.

• Mackenzie Dern

UFC Strawweight Champion Record: 16-5 Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Virna Jandiroba Dern has won three fights in a row.

• Natalia Silva

UFC Flyweight

Record: 19-5-1 Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Alexa Grasso Silva seems to be a future UFC champion.

• Erin Blanchfield

UFC Flyweight Record: 14-2 Last fight: Victory by Sum2 against Tracy Cortez Blanchfield continues to evolve and her title opportunity will come.

• Dakota Ditcheva

PFL Flyweight Record: 14-0 Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Sumiko Inaba Ditcheva won the PFL flyweight season.

• Julianna Peña

UFC Bantamweight Record: 12-6 Last fight: Submission loss against Kayla Harrison Peña is a two-time bantamweight champion. Other fighters who received votes: Alexa Grasso, Virna Jandiroba, Rose Namajunas, and Tatiana Suarez.