History of UFC rankings in Timeline
UFC rankings, established in February 2013, are determined by a media panel that votes for top fighters across weight classes and in a pound-for-pound ranking. To be eligible, fighters must be active in the UFC and can appear in multiple weight divisions. Champions and interim champions are not eligible for weight class voting but can be voted on for pound-for-pound rankings. The rankings offer a measure of fighters' standing within the organization based on media perception.
February 2013: Introduction of UFC rankings
In February 2013, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) introduced rankings generated by a media voting panel to determine the top fighters in each weight class and pound-for-pound.
July 1, 2025: UFC rankings updated after UFC 317
On July 1, 2025, the UFC rankings were updated following the UFC 317 event.
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