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First-quarter grades for every UFC division

Sean O'Malley beat Marlon Vera in the main event at UFC 299 to retain the UFC men's bantamweight title. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

The year 2024 is already a quarter way in. How is every division in the UFC looking thus far?

We can use a variety of criteria to grade the 11 divisions in the UFC. How interesting has each division been and how interested are we in watching them over the next 9 months? How compelling is the champ? Are there real rivalries to keep an eye on? How strong is the weight classes' depth? What kind of up-and-comers are there? Are the right fights booked?

Let's hand out grades for each division based on various aspects, but most importantly, how badly do you want to watch this division in the coming years?


Men's bantamweight: A+