UFC 251 was the biggest card of the year so far and it had significant implications to the top of multiple weight classes. The main event, of course, saw Kamaru Usman (17-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) hold on to his top spot in the welterweight division with a successful title defense against Jorge Masvidal (35-14 MMA, 12-7 UFC), who came into the fight on short notice. Nevertheless, the loss cost “Gamebred” his previous position at 170 pounds. In addition, featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski (22-1 MMA, 9-0 UFC) defended his title while Petr Yan (15-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) claimed the vacant bantamweight belt. As a result, both men left the card with the No. 1 rankings in their respective weight classes
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