June 3, 2024 2:56 pm
Patchy Mix and Lerone Murphy climb in the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings as of May 21

UFC Fight Night 241 and Bellator Champions Series: Paris both took place over the weekend, leading to updates in the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings. In the main event of UFC 298 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, featherweight contender Lerone Murphy remained undefeated in his pro career with a dominant win over Edson Barboza. Meanwhile, at Accor Arena in Paris, Patchy Mix successfully defended his Bellator title with a split decision victory over Magomed Magomedov.

Both Murphy and Mix saw their rankings improve in their respective divisions after impressive performances. To see the latest pound-for-pound and divisional rankings, be sure to check out the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings above. For more details on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 298. Keep up with all the latest updates and news in the world of MMA by visiting MMA Junkie’s website.

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