Earning a spot in the UFC rankings is no small feat. It cements you in the top 15 in the world at your weight and sets you up for some big-time fights moving forward. Where fighters are ranked is often a controversial topic and there are a number on the roster today who are deserving of this recognition.While the promotion attempts to ensure the right fighters have the right number next to their name, there often appears to be some odd decisions. Just this week, Jack Shore was finally granted a number next to his name, which was long overdue in the eyes of many.UFC on BT Sport@btsportufcWelcome to the 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟓 @jackshoremma 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Not before time! 1920133Welcome to the 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟓 @jackshoremma 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Not before time! 👏 https://t.co/bF247i0fZkSeveral other fighters seem to deserve a number next to their name but have not been given the nod just yet. Here are five UFC fighters who deserve a place in the rankings:#5. Umar Nurmagomedov - UFC bantamweightUmar Nurmagomedov (left) holds a record of 14-0.The UFC bantamweight division may be one of the deepest in the entire promotion, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for some new faces in the rankings. Jack Shore moved into the top 15 this week but there is room for another new entry as Marlon Moraes has remained at no. 14 despite his recent retirement.Umar Nurmagomedov may have the best case of any of those fighters currently on the outside looking in. While he has only competed in the octagon twice, he's finished both opponents, including UFC veteran Brian Kelleher inside the third round. He's also 14-0 and Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin.UFC Europe@UFCEuropeNext up for Coach Khabib. 🦅 #UFC2721676111Next up for Coach Khabib. 🦅 #UFC272 https://t.co/WV5Bbher4bWhile the UFC are understandably not rushing this 26-year-old star, with a vacancy in the bantamweight rankings, he seems like the best fit. It will be interesting to see who is ultimately given the spot. Regardless of who gets the nod, expect Nurmagomedov to find a number next to his name before too long.