The First Rankings of 2026 Rewrite the Landscape

Two nights. One statement.

With Brand New Day in the books, the United Toughness Alliance officially turns the page on 2025—and the first Power Rankings of 2026 reflect just how complete that reset truly is. The hierarchy that closed last year has been shattered, replaced by a board defined by opportunity, urgency, and immediate consequence.

In total, 19 competitors gained ground coming out of Brand New Day.
19 others lost it.

No carryover momentum. No legacy protection.
Only what you did when the year began.

The New Leaders of 2026

#1 (TIE) — 7.00 Points

• Selena Vex
• Kairo Bex
• Rosa Delgado
• Chris Ross

Four names share the top spot, and that alone tells the story of Brand New Day.

• Selena Vex emerges immediately as a force, capitalizing on opportunity and leaving Night Two with the strongest possible opening statement.
• Kairo Bex continues the momentum he built late last year, proving his contract win wasn’t a fluke—it was a warning.
• Rosa Delgado makes one of the most impactful first impressions of the year, instantly placing herself in the conversation.
• Chris Ross, the most established name in the group, reminds everyone that the reset doesn’t erase experience—it rewards execution.

This is the new summit of UTA—and it looks nothing like December.

Just Below the Peak

#5 — 5.00 Points

• Valentina Blaze

Valentina Blaze opens 2026 with authority. Not quite at the top, but close enough to see it clearly. Her Brand New Day performance places her firmly in the early title conversation.

Strong Climbers Out of the Gate

#6 — 4.25 Points

• Clovis Black

Clovis Black thrives in chaos, and Brand New Day delivered exactly that. His rise reflects a dangerous comfort level in high-pressure environments.

#7 (TIE) — 4.00 Points

• Marie Van Claudio (4.00)
• Gunnar Van Patton (4.00)

Marie Van Claudio once again proves she does not need a calendar year to remain relevant—only opportunity.
Gunnar Van Patton, meanwhile, begins 2026 more cautiously, but still on the positive side of the ledger after a bruising end to 2025.

The 3-Point Cluster: Immediate Relevance

#9 (TIE) — 3.00 Points

• Hakuryu
• Amy Harrison
• Trey Mack
• Dahlia Cross

This group represents stability plus threat. None exploded out of the gate—but all four positioned themselves to strike early in the year. Hakuryu’s presence here keeps the Fighting Championship orbit relevant immediately.

Measured Gains

#13 (TIE) — 2.00 Points

• Emily Hightower
• Athena Storm

Not flashy, but important. Both Hightower and Storm leave Brand New Day with their footing secure and room to climb.

Barely on the Positive Side

#15 (TIE) — 1.00 Point

• Troy Lindz
• Jarvis Valentine
• David Hightower
• Eli Creed

Perhaps the most telling group on the board.

For Jarvis Valentine, this is the clearest sign yet that 2026 is not carrying over 2025’s dominance. A single point keeps him afloat—but no longer protected.

For the others, this is survival mode. One misstep could swing them negative fast.

Still Upright, But Slipping

#19 — 0.25 Points

• Maxx Mayhem

Maxx Mayhem barely avoids the red. A shocking placement given his 2025 run, and perhaps the clearest signal that Brand New Day did not favor chaos.

The Red Side: Who Lost Ground

The First Drop

#20 — −1.75 Points

• Graysie Parker

A small slide—but notable. Parker exits Brand New Day needing a quick rebound.

The −2.00 Point Freefall

#21 (TIE) — −2.00 Points

• Jacoby Jacobs
• Tyler Cruz
• Nancy Rhodes
• Magnus Wolfe
• Jace Van Ardent
• El Fantasma Oscuro 2
• Theo Sparks
• Gideon Graves
• Darren Valiant
• Shannon Ray
• Jade Justice
• Darian Darrington
• Jet Lawson
• Rafe Sable
• Valkyrie Knox
• Maxwell Jett
• El Fantasma Oscuro 1
• Dex Raines

This is where the reset bites hardest.

Champions. Veterans. Former headliners. All treated equally—and all penalized for failing to capitalize when the year opened.

For Valkyrie Knox, this marks a dramatic fall from where she once stood.
For Magnus Wolfe, Gideon Graves, and the Fantasma Oscuro pair, it’s a warning shot across the bow.

What This Really Means

These rankings are not about punishment.
They’re about priority.

Brand New Day didn’t just start the year—it declared who UTA is investing in right now. Momentum belongs to the bold. Hesitation belongs to the past.

2026 has begun.
And for the first time in a long time…

Everyone is chasing.