This Week’s Official Rankings — Early 2026

The latest United Toughness Alliance Power Rankings have delivered a major shake-up at the very top. For the first time this season, Hakuryu has surged past the field to claim the number one position, signaling a dramatic shift in the early hierarchy of 2026.

Behind him, the competition remains incredibly tight, with multiple competitors clustered within just a few points of one another. Momentum is shifting quickly, and every appearance now carries serious implications for the weeks ahead.

#1 — Hakuryu — 24.00 pts

Hakuryu has officially taken control of the rankings.

Now sitting at 24.00 points, Hakuryu’s consistent performances and recent victories have pushed him past Chris Ross to claim the top spot. His rise has been steady and calculated, and this week marks the moment where persistence finally translated into leadership.

With a small but significant lead, Hakuryu now becomes the target everyone else is chasing.

#2 — Chris Ross — 21.25 pts

After spending several weeks atop the rankings, Chris Ross slips to second place, though he remains firmly in the hunt.

At 21.25 points, Ross is still within striking distance of Hakuryu, and given his track record of consistency, it would be no surprise to see him reclaim the lead in the coming weeks.

#3 — Dahlia Cross — 12.75 pts

Dahlia Cross continues one of the quietest but most effective climbs of the early season.

Now sitting alone in third with 12.75 points, Cross has steadily accumulated points while others fluctuated around her. Her current placement signals that she may be ready to push beyond the crowded middle tier and into true contender territory.

#4 (TIE) — Selena Vex — 12.25 pts
#4 (TIE) — Rosa Delgado — 12.25 pts

The ongoing rivalry between Selena Vex and Rosa Delgado continues to play out in the rankings themselves.

Both competitors now sit tied at 12.25 points, just half a point behind Dahlia Cross and firmly positioned to challenge for a Top 3 spot. Their parallel rises have become one of the defining themes of early 2026.

#6 — Troy Lindz — 12.00 pts

Troy Lindz continues to build momentum with another strong showing.

At 12.00 points, Lindz is only fractions away from joining the tie above him, and his recent performances suggest he may be poised to break into the upper tier soon.

#7 — Maxx Mayhem — 11.50 pts

Maxx Mayhem remains one of the most unpredictable forces in UTA.

Holding steady at 11.50 points, Mayhem continues to lurk just outside the top group. When Mayhem gains momentum, the rankings often change quickly—and he remains a constant wildcard in the standings.

#8 (TIE) — Susanita Ybanez — 11.00 pts
#8 (TIE) — Valentina Blaze — 11.00 pts

Two competitors share the eighth spot this week.

Susanita Ybanez has reentered the upper portion of the rankings after her strong finish to 2025, while Valentina Blaze continues to maintain relevance in the early months of the new season.

Both sit at 11.00 points and remain well within reach of the top tier.

#10 — Gunnar Van Patton — 10.00 pts

Rounding out the Top 10 is Gunnar Van Patton.

After finishing 2025 as one of the hottest competitors in the promotion, Van Patton continues to build momentum slowly in the new year. At 10.00 points, he remains firmly in contention and could easily climb higher with a strong performance in the coming weeks.

What This Week Reveals

• Hakuryu has taken control of the early 2026 rankings.
• Chris Ross remains the closest challenger and is still within striking distance.
• Dahlia Cross has quietly risen into the Top 3.
• Selena Vex and Rosa Delgado continue their parallel climb.
• The middle tier remains extremely tight, meaning the rankings could shift dramatically at any moment.

The race for 2026 is still young, but one thing is clear:

Hakuryu now sits at the top of the mountain.