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UFC’s Latest Welterweight Rankings See Shavkat Rakhmonov Leapfrog Ian Machado Garry

Ian Machado Garry beat former champion Belal Muhammad at UFC Qatar, marking his second straight victory in 2025, having previously defeated Carlos Prates on short notice in April.

After the UFC Qatar win, Garry replaced Shavkat Rakhmonov as the No. 2-ranked welterweight. However, the rankings have again changed, and now Garry is at number 3. Rakhmonov has taken his number 2 spot back and now sits behind former champion Jack Della Maddalena.

Check the updated rankings below:

Garry’s only loss in MMA has come against ‘Nomad’ at UFC 310.