After the conclusion of Bellator Champions Series: Paris and UFC Fight Night 241, the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings were in need of an update. The headline fight at UFC Apex in Las Vegas saw featherweight Lerone Murphy secure a dominant victory over Edson Barboza, maintaining his undefeated record in professional fighting.
Over at Accor Arena in Paris, Patchy Mix successfully defended his Bellator title, securing a split decision win over Magomed Magomedov in the main event. Both fighters saw a rise in the rankings for their respective weight classes following their impressive performances.
For the most current pound-for-pound and divisional rankings, be sure to check out the updated USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings listed above. And for further coverage of the event, head over to MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 298. Get all the latest news and details on the fights that took place during the event.