Islam Makhachev and Valentina Shevchenko Reach the Top in Alofoke Deportes’ P4P Ranking
In a day full of emotions, Islam Makhachev and Valentina Shevchenko climbed to the top of the pound-for-pound rankings of Alofoke Deportes. Both fighters demonstrated their dominance with resounding victories at UFC 322, solidifying their position as the best in their respective categories.
Makhachev, who started the day as number 2 in the men’s ranking, faced Jack Della Maddalena in welterweight, demonstrating his superiority and dethroning his opponent. Shevchenko, for her part, defended her women’s flyweight title against Zhang Weili, who moved up a weight class from strawweight. The fight between Shevchenko and Zhang was a clash of the two best women in MMA according to the Alofoke Deportes ranking.
Men’s Pound-for-Pound Ranking
UFC Welterweight Champion. Previously ranked #2. Record: 28-1. Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Jack Della Maddalena on November 15th. Next fight: To be announced.
Makhachev fulfilled his promise to become a two-division champion by neutralizing the threat of Della Maddalena at UFC 322. This victory ties him with Anderson Silva for the longest winning streak in UFC history, with 16 consecutive wins. With a group of talented contenders at welterweight, Makhachev has a promising future. The fight everyone is waiting for is against the current lightweight champion, Ilia Topuria.
UFC Lightweight Champion. Previously ranked #1. Record: 17-0. Last fight: KO victory in the first round against Charles Oliveira on June 28. Next fight: To be announced.
After knocking out Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, Topuria sought a new challenge in lightweight, where he captured the vacant title by knocking out Oliveira at UFC 317.
UFC Bantamweight Champion. Record: 21-4. Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Cory Sandhagen on October 4. Next fight: December 6 against Petr Yan.
Dvalishvili is having an impressive career in the UFC bantamweight division. He has defeated Sean O’Malley, José Aldo, Petr Yan, Henry Cejudo, Umar Nurmagomedov, and Sandhagen. He will defend his title against Yan in December.
UFC Heavyweight Champion. Record: 15-3, 1 NC. Last fight: No contest against Ciryl Gane on October 25. Next fight: To be announced.
Aspinall is considered one of the most talented and dynamic heavyweights in the sport. His next title defense ended in a no contest due to an eye poke in his fight against Gane.
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Record: 13-3. Last fight: Victory by TKO in the first round against Magomed Ankalaev on October 4th. Next fight: To be announced.
Pereira consolidated his status as a star in the UFC in 2024. He defeated Ankalaev in a rematch, demonstrating his worth in the light heavyweight division.
UFC Middleweight Champion. Record: 15-0. Last fight: Victory by unanimous decision against Dricus Du Plessis on August 16. Next fight: To be announced.
Chimaev demonstrated his dominance against Du Plessis, securing a victory in one of the most dominant performances in UFC history. If he stays healthy, he has great potential to climb the rankings.
UFC Flyweight Champion. Record: 30-5. Last fight: Submission victory in the third round against Kai Kara-France on June 28. Next fight: December 6 against Joshua Van.
Pantoja has accumulated four title defenses, including two main events in 2024. He is demonstrating his dominance in the 125-pound division.
UFC Featherweight Champion. Previously ranked #9. Record: 27-4. Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Diego Lopes on April 12th. Next fight: To be announced.
Volkanovski proved his worth by regaining the featherweight belt at UFC 314. Despite his age, he continues to show that he is at the top.
UFC Welterweight. Previously ranked at #8. Record: 18-3. Last fight: Lost by unanimous decision against Islam Makhachev on November 15. Next fight: To be announced.
Della Maddalena maintains his place in the top 10 due to his winning streak and the level of the welterweight division.
UFC Middleweight. Record: 23-3. Last fight: Unanimous decision loss against Khamzat Chimaev on August 16. Next fight: To be announced.
Du Plessis dominated the middleweight division before his defeat against Chimaev. He seeks to recover and compete for the title again.
UFC Lightweight. Record: 27-8. Last fight: Victory by unanimous decision against Dustin Poirier on July 19. Next fight: To be announced.
Holloway has won four of his last five fights, showcasing his versatility in lightweight and featherweight.
Women’s Pound-for-Pound Ranking
UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion. Previously ranked #2. Record: 26-4-1. Last fight: Won by unanimous decision against Zhang Weili on November 15th. Next fight: To be announced.
Shevchenko reaffirmed her position as the best flyweight in the world and number 1 in the women’s ranking, with a dominant victory over Zhang.
UFC Flyweight/Strawweight. Previously ranked #1. Record: 26-4. Last fight: Lost by unanimous decision against Valentina Shevchenko on November 15. Next fight: To be announced.
Zhang had a tough night at UFC 322, but she remains an elite competitor. If she decides to stay at 125 pounds, she will surely have better results in the future.
UFC Bantamweight Champion. Record: 19-1. Last fight: Victory by technical submission against Julianna Peña on June 7. Next fight: To be announced.
Harrison is quickly becoming the face of the UFC’s women’s divisions. She is undefeated in the UFC and has the potential to keep climbing.
PFL featherweight. Record: 28-2, 1 NC. Last fight: Victory by unanimous decision against Larissa Pacheco on October 19, 2024. Next fight: December 13 against Sara Collins.
Cyborg continues to prove her worth in the sport, defeating Pacheco and seeking the vacant PFL title against Collins.
UFC Flyweight. Record: 13-2. Last fight: TKO victory in the first round against Jasmine Jasudavicius on October 18. Next fight: To be announced.
Fiorot has shown her potential to become a champion, displaying solid tools in her fights.
UFC Strawweight. Record: 16-5. Last fight: Victory by unanimous decision against Virna Jandiroba on October 25. Next fight: To be announced.
Dern has won three consecutive fights and seeks to consolidate her position in the division.
UFC Flyweight. Record: 19-5-1. Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Alexa Grasso on May 10. Next fight: To be announced.
Silva has demonstrated a style that has frustrated his opponents, and has a great future ahead.
UFC Flyweight. Record: 14-2. Last fight: Submission victory in the second round against Tracy Cortez on November 15. Next fight: To be announced.
Blanchfield continues to evolve and show improvement in her striking and grappling. Her title opportunity will come soon.
PFL Flyweight. Record: 14-0. Last fight: Unanimous decision victory against Sumiko Inaba on July 19. Next fight: February 7 against Denise Kielholtz.
Ditcheva won the PFL flyweight season and continues her rise in the sport.
UFC Bantamweight. Record: 12-6. Last fight: Submission loss in the second round against Kayla Harrison on June 7. Next fight: To be announced.
Peña is a two-time bantamweight champion, known for her exciting fights and great moments.
