Dagestani champion Islam Makhachev has reclaimed the #1 position in the UFC's Pound-for-Pound rankings, displacing Spain's Ilia Topuria. The update follows Makhachev's historic victory on November 16th, where he defeated Australia's Jack Della Maddalena to claim the welterweight championship.

This win marks a monumental achievement, making Makhachev the first Russian fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold championship titles in two weight divisions. The 34-year-old now holds a professional record of 28 wins and only one loss.

His return to the summit of the sport underscores the dominant position of Russian athletes on the global MMA stage. Georgian fighter Merab Dvalishvili now sits in third place in the updated rankings.