USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, April 28: Joselyne Edwards enters top 5
Following UFC Fight Night 274 in Las Vegas, Aljamain Sterling rose to No. 7 in the featherweight rankings after defeating Youssef Zalal, who dropped to No. 11. Joselyne Edwards surged into the top 5 of the women's bantamweight division, jumping to No. 4 after a decisive win over previously ranked Norma Dumont. The results reshaped the upper tiers of both divisions, reflecting strong performances by top contenders. Rankings updates were published by USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie on April 28, 2026.
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