{"id":19493,"date":"2025-02-09T08:04:41","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T07:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=19493"},"modified":"2025-02-09T08:07:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T07:07:13","slug":"ufc-middleweight-rankings-top-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ufc-middleweight-rankings-top-15\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Middleweight Rankings – Aftermath Of UFC 312 As Dricus Du Plessis Puts A Beatdown On Sean Strickland To Retain The UFC Middleweight Title!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking at the shakeup in the UFC<\/a>‘s middleweight division after UFC 312, one thing is crystal clear. Dricus Du Plessis remains the king of the mountain. The South African champion successfully defended his title in a thrilling rematch against Sean Strickland (via unanimous decision), solidifying his spot at the top of the rankings.<\/p>

Du Plessis’s journey to the belt has been nothing short of remarkable, from being relatively unknown just a few years ago to dethroning Sean Strickland at UFC 297, and now defending his crown in enemy territory at UFC 312 in Sydney.<\/p>

UFC Middleweight Ranking For February 2025 (Post UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland)<\/h2>

Here are the rankings for the middleweight division after UFC 312.<\/p>

Ranking<\/strong><\/td>Fighter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Champion<\/td>Dricus Du Plessis (C)<\/td><\/tr>
#1<\/td>Sean Strickland<\/td><\/tr>
#2<\/td>Nassourdine Imavov<\/td><\/tr>
#3<\/td>Khamzat Chimaev<\/td><\/tr>
#4<\/td>Israel Adesanya<\/td><\/tr>
#5<\/td>Robert Whittaker<\/td><\/tr>
#6<\/td>Caio Borralho<\/td><\/tr>
#7<\/td>Jared Cannonier<\/td><\/tr>
#8<\/td>Marvin Vettori <\/td><\/tr>
#9<\/td>Brendon Allen<\/td><\/tr>
#10<\/td>Roman Dolidze<\/td><\/tr>
#11<\/td>Paulo Costa<\/td><\/tr>
#12<\/td>Anthony Hernandez<\/td><\/tr>
#13<\/td>Michel Pereira<\/td><\/tr>
#14<\/td>Roman Kopylov<\/td><\/tr>
#15<\/td>Bo Nickal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Also Read: Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira End Rivalry As The Former Middlweight Champions Pose Cheekily At UFC 312!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

What’s Next For The UFC’s Middleweight Division?<\/h2>

With Khamzat Chimaev in the mix and him probably getting the next title shot, the middleweight division is very exciting right now. Champion Dricus Du Plessis has proven he’s no flash in the pan, but he is got a lineup of hungry challengers eager to test his mettle. Nassourdine Imavov’s rise to #2 puts him squarely in the title conversation, especially after his recent performances have turned heads.<\/p>

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Biggest bullshit is this fight 🥱🥱🥱<\/p>— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) February 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>