This Week’s Official Rankings — Early 2026

The second phase of 2026 is officially underway, and the Power Rankings are beginning to show real separation. After weeks of a scattered reset, one competitor has now taken clear control—while behind him, the chase has turned into a crowded, volatile battlefield.

This week’s rankings don’t just show movement. They show momentum becoming identity.

A New Leader Emerges

#1 — Chris Ross — 17.25 pts

Chris Ross now stands alone at the top of the UTA.

With 17.25 points, Ross has surged past the pack and claimed the #1 spot outright, marking the first true takeover of the 2026 season. His steady climb since Brand New Day has now turned into clear control, and once again Ross finds himself in familiar territory—setting the pace for everyone else.

Ross isn’t chasing anymore. He’s leading.

The Closest Pursuers

#2 (TIE) — Valentina Blaze — 10.00 pts
#2 (TIE) — Gunnar Van Patton — 10.00 pts

A deadlock just behind the leader.

Valentina Blaze continues to prove her early-year surge was no accident. Her climb has been steady, confident, and dangerous, placing her firmly in the title conversation.

Gunnar Van Patton, coming off his late-2025 breakout, continues rebuilding toward elite status. His presence near the top confirms his run was never a fluke.

One of these two is likely to break away soon.

The Rising Threat

#4 — Dahlia Cross — 9.50 pts

Dahlia Cross is quietly becoming one of the most dangerous names in the rankings. Now just half a point out of second place, her steady accumulation of points signals a competitor who is finding her rhythm at exactly the right time.

The Three-Way Tie for Fifth

#5 (TIE) — Selena Vex — 9.00 pts
#5 (TIE) — Kairo Bex — 9.00 pts
#5 (TIE) — Rosa Delgado — 9.00 pts

The early leaders from Brand New Day remain firmly in the hunt.

Selena Vex continues to stay within striking distance of the top tier.

Kairo Bex, once the early #1 of 2026, remains dangerous despite slipping from the summit.

Rosa Delgado continues to match them point for point, proving her early breakout is sustainable.

Three competitors. Same score. Still very much alive.

The Chaos Returns

#8 — Maxx Mayhem — 8.50 pts

Maxx Mayhem is climbing again.

After barely surviving the reset, Mayhem has begun rebuilding momentum and is now pressing toward the upper tier. When Mayhem rises, unpredictability follows—and the rankings often feel the impact.

The Contender Edge

#9 — Amy Harrison — 8.00 pts

Amy Harrison remains firmly in the fight, staying just outside the elite cluster. Her steady presence suggests she is building toward a bigger move rather than fading from relevance.

The Final Two Inside the Top 10

#10 (TIE) — Troy Lindz — 6.00 pts
#10 (TIE) — Hakuryu — 6.00 pts

Two very different paths, same result.

Troy Lindz continues rebuilding momentum, proving their recent resurgence is real.

Hakuryu remains a constant threat, never far from relevance regardless of the shifting board.

What This Week Reveals

• Chris Ross has taken command of 2026.
• The gap between #2 and #6 is razor thin.
• Dahlia Cross is emerging as a serious contender.
• The Brand New Day leaders remain dangerous but no longer dominant.
• Maxx Mayhem is climbing again — and that changes everything.

The reset phase is over. The hierarchy is forming. And the race for 2026 has truly begun.