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MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Volkanovski still golden after all these years

At age 38, UFC featherweight champion makes big jump in ESPN's P4P top 10.

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Originally reported by ESPN
MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Volkanovski still golden after all these years
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MMA: What Happened

ESPN reported on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in a story involving MMA, Volkanovski, ESPN. Here is how the report opens:

At age 38, UFC featherweight champion makes big jump in ESPN's P4P top 10.

— ESPN

It is one of many UFC & Boxing stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Ultimate Fighting Championship and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Volkanovski still golden after all these years
  • Who’s involved: MMA, Volkanovski and ESPN
  • League: UFC & Boxing
  • First reported: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 by ESPN

Background: Ultimate Fighting Championship

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, itself a majority owned subsidiary of the WME Group. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 weight divisions (eight men's and three women's). The organization produces events worldwide and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.

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What’s Next for MMA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with MMA?

At age 38, UFC featherweight champion makes big jump in ESPN's P4P top 10. ESPN reported the story on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

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ESPN first reported it on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related UFC & Boxing news.

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