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UFC 312 Rankings Update: du Plessis Surges, Zhang Dominates

Dricus du Plessis silenced any doubts with a dominant decision victory over Sean Strickland, solidifying himself as the undisputed middleweight king. His relentless forward pressure and superior striking earned him a decisive win, while Strickland’s counter-heavy style failed to slow him down. As a result, Khamzat Chimaev moves up one spot to #4 in the middleweight rankings, setting up a potential title showdown.

At the top of the pound-for-pound rankings, Dricus du Plessis climbs to #6, surpassing Merab Dvalishvili, reflecting his strong championship performance. Sean Strickland, on the other hand, drops to #12, with Israel Adesanya also sliding down to #13 after previously being ahead of Strickland.

In the women’s strawweight division, Zhang Weili reminded everyone why she is the champion, dominating Tatiana Suarez after surviving an early takedown. Her performance reaffirmed her place as the #1 fighter in the division, keeping Tecia Pennington at bay in the rankings.

The flyweight rankings saw Tagir Ulanbekov move up one spot to #10, benefitting from some shifting below him after a solid recent run in the division.

The heavyweight division welcomed a new name to the rankings. Don'Tale Mayes enters at #15 following a strong performance, pushing other contenders down a spot.

Finally, the light heavyweight division remains relatively stable, but Roman Dolidze’s ranking shift reflects his growing presence across multiple weight classes.

UFC 312 was a night of statement performances, and the latest Fight Minds rankings reflect the fighters who capitalized on their opportunities.

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