Vicente Luque rises in the Ultimate rankings and takes sixth place among welterweights

V. Luque (photo) occupies sixth place in the welterweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @luquevicente

Vincent Luque continues to rise in the welterweight category (up to 77kg.). After defeating the former champion Tyron woodley No. UFC 260, in a fight that took place last Saturday (27), the Brazilian achieved his third consecutive victory, 'took the lift' in the division's ranking and jumped from tenth to sixth position.

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Luque surpassed big names in the division, such as himself Tyron woodley, Neil Magny, Demian Maia e Michael chiesa, according to a new update released by Ultimate this Tuesday (30).

Thus, the Brazilian is only behind Stephen Thompson, Jorge masvidal, Leon edwards, Gilbert Burns, Colby covington, in addition to the champion Kamaru Usman.

Currently, the athlete has a record of 20 triumphs, seven setbacks and one draw in his career.

NGANNOU IN THE WEIGHT-FOR-WEIGHT RANKING

In addition to the increase in Vincent Luque, another fighter stood out with the new update to the Ultimate rankings. New heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg.), Francis Ngannou won the rematch against Stipe Miocic, gained eight positions and is fifth in the world weight-for-pound classification.

Now, the Franco-Cameroonian is only behind Jon Jones – who could be your next opponent, Kamaru Usman, Alexander Volkanovsky e Israel adesanya, but Stipe Miocic fell four positions and is now in seventh place.

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