In the realm of combat sports, the schedule for the first weekend of February was relatively sparse, allowing UFC Fight Night 235 to seize the attention of the MMA community. Numerous bouts on the card, held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, had significant implications for their respective divisions. However, none were as impactful as the main event, where Nassourdine Imavov solidified his standing in the middleweight category with a majority decision triumph over Roman Dolidze. Stay updated with the latest rankings and divisions courtesy of USA TODAY Sports. These rankings consider various factors such as a fighter’s win-loss record, the caliber of their opponents, their ability to finish fights, and the frequency of their appearances. It is important to note that fighters who have been inactive for 24 months due to reasons like injuries, drug or conduct suspensions, contract disputes, or self-imposed breaks are no longer eligible to be ranked. However, fighters serving drug or conduct suspensions can still be ranked as long as they do not exceed the 24-month inactive period. The rankings strive to place fighters in their primary weight class, although catchweight fights and matches outside their primary weight class can impact their ranking positively or negatively. Nonetheless, non-titleholders can only be ranked in one weight class at a time, and they generally won’t be ranked in a new weight class until they have competed in their first fight at that weight.
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