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MMA divisional rankings: Relentless attacks fuel the rise of Justin Gaethje, Merab Dvalishvili
Gaethje and Dvalishvili put on high-energy performances to better their top-10 positioning in the ESPN rankings.

Leon Edwards takes big step up in the MMA pound-for-pound top 10
Edwards continues his rise after another win over Kamaru Usman, who takes a tumble in the ESPN men's rankings.

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Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images MMA divisional rankings: Relentless attacks fuel the rise of Justin Gaethje, Merab Dvalishvili
Gaethje and Dvalishvili put on high-energy performances to better their top-10 positioning in the ESPN rankings.
Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Leon Edwards continues his rise in the men's top 10
Edwards continues his rise after another win over Kamaru Usman, who takes a tumble in the ESPN men's rankings.
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