UFC Vegas 121 Results Reshaped Bantamweight Rankings
Raul Rosas Jr. cracked the Top 10 after a knockout win as the organization moves toward retiring media rankings.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
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Local fight fans saw shifts in the division hierarchy following UFC Vegas 121, which concluded with Raul Rosas Jr. securing a spot in the bantamweight Top 10 and Ailin Perez advancing to the No. 2 position. The event, held in Las Vegas, also resulted in the hospitalization of Raoni Barcelos after his loss to Rosas Jr.
Why it matters
These updates mark the latest movement in a division constantly impacted by the physical toll of 135-pound competition. The broader structure of how the organization evaluates fighters is currently in flux, with official media rankings slated for discontinuation.
Ailin Perez reached a No. 2 ranking in the women's bantamweight division, while Montel Jackson climbed three spots in the standings following his win. These figures are contrasted by drops for fighters like Marlon Vera and Bryce Mitchell, whose positions fell by two and one spots, respectively.
The players
Raul Rosas Jr.
A bantamweight fighter who entered the Top 10 rankings following a knockout victory at UFC Vegas 121.
Ailin Perez
A bantamweight fighter who climbed to the No. 2 position in the rankings after a decision victory.
Raoni Barcelos
A bantamweight fighter who was hospitalized following his knockout loss at the event.
Montel Jackson
A bantamweight fighter who improved his standing by three positions after securing a finish.
Norma Dumont
A bantamweight fighter who moved in the rankings following a decision loss to Ailin Perez.
The details
Following his knockout victory over Raoni Barcelos, Raul Rosas Jr. has officially entered the bantamweight Top 10. Ailin Perez also saw movement after her decision win over Norma Dumont, climbing to the No. 2 spot. As the organization prepares to phase out media-led rankings in the coming weeks, fighters continue to navigate these final updates before the upcoming UFC 332 event in Salt Lake City.
Timeline
September 26-27, 2026: UFC Vegas 121 was held in Las Vegas.
October 3, 2026: UFC 332 is scheduled to take place in Salt Lake City.
Coming weeks: Official media rankings are expected to be phased out.
Beyond the Strip
This latest update follows the trajectory set by previous major cards as the organization prepares for the upcoming UFC 332. The shifts here serve as the baseline for how fighters will enter that October competition.
Fans tracking the bantamweight division should monitor the standings before the next event takes place on October 3. No specific local traffic or public service changes were reported regarding the recent fight night.
The takeaway
The recent event has fundamentally changed the Top 10 landscape for the bantamweight division heading into October. Fans should watch for further volatility in the rankings as the organization begins its transition away from traditional media-based polling.
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