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UFC Fight Night: Ranking Shifts After Adesanya vs. Imavov

Nassourdine Imavov took a big step forward in the middleweight division after a TKO victory over Israel Adesanya. With this win, Imavov moves to #2, overtaking Adesanya, who drops to #3. The stoppage was debated, but the victory was decisive enough to put Imavov in title contention soon.

Another significant shift happened in the middleweight rankings as Michael Page made his debut at #13 after an impressive performance against Shara Magomedov. Page dictated the pace, while Magomedov struggled to find his rhythm, leading to his drop in stock.

In the lightweight division, Fares Ziam entered the rankings at #13 after a stellar showing against Mike Davis. Ziam showcased sharp striking and survived unorthodox grappling threats, cementing himself as a legitimate contender in the division.

The heavyweight division saw minimal movement, but Sergei Pavlovich retained his #5 spot after a grinding win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik. While the fight lacked excitement, Pavlovich's control was enough to secure his ranking.

In the women's flyweight rankings, Jasmine Jasudavicius gained momentum with a big win over Mayra Bueno Silva, further solidifying her place at #7. Jasudavicius' ground-and-pound proved decisive as Silva struggled physically after taking damage.

Meanwhile, in the bantamweight division, Marcus McGhee climbed to #13, overtaking Daniel Marcos, following Marcos' drop in performance. McGhee's steady rise continues, making him a name to watch in the division.

UFC Fight Night in Riyadh shook up the rankings in multiple divisions, paving the way for fresh title contenders and new faces in the rankings. With Dricus Du Plessis set to defend his middleweight title soon, all eyes will be on Imavov to see if he can capitalize on his newfound position.

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