MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Van and Tsarukyan enter top 10
ESPN’s latest MMA pound-for-pound rankings place Van and Tsarukyan inside the top 10. The ranking update also points to the elite status of the women’s flyweight division, according to the source material, which identifies a former UFC champion as part of that discussion.
ESPN published an update to its MMA pound-for-pound rankings on Sept. 23, 2026. The headline says Van and Tsarukyan moved into the top 10 and asks which fighters left the list.
The source excerpt says a former UFC champion puts the elite status of the women’s flyweight division on display in ESPN’s pound-for-pound top 10.
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What criteria were used to move Van and Tsarukyan into the top 10?
Which fighters were removed, and how did their recent results compare with those of the new entrants?
How much weight did the rankings give to the strength of the women’s flyweight division?
Would the ranking change under a system that emphasized recent results over long-term achievements?
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