Spider (photo) is now second in the 84 kg division. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
The doping case revealed shortly after his victory over Nick Diaz at UFC 183 continues to have a strong impact on the career of Anderson Silva. Now, Spider, who had never left first place in the middleweight rankings, dropped one position and was overtaken by his compatriot Ronaldo Jacare, new leader of the list.
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The news can be an additional asset for Ronaldo Jacare in the search for the position of number one challenger for the middleweight title. Leading the ranking, which does not include the champions, the Brazilian faces the Cuban Yoel romero on April 18, at UFC on FOX 15 and could be close to a title shot.
At the moment, after being caught taking anti-doping tests before and after UFC 183, Anderson is awaiting the disciplinary hearing at which he will be judged. The meeting does not yet have an official date, but it should take place in March. Until then, Spider, who was caught for using anabolic steroids and anxiolytic medications, is provisionally suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission, responsible for the case.
UFC POA Zebras move rankings
Held last Sunday (22) and with no less than ten underdogs emerging victorious in eleven fights, UFC Porto Alegre also caused some significant changes in the rankings. The most notable of these was the rise of Michael Johnson, who gained no less than six positions among the lightweights after beating Edson Barboza in the co-main event of the night. The North American is now in sixth place, two positions ahead of Edson himself.
Another highlight of the post-UFC POA update was the entry of American Frankie Saenz into the top 15 of bantamweights. Saenz, who hit Iuri Marajó on the main card, it already debuts in the rankings in 12th place. The opposite sensation was experienced by Adriano Martins. Manauara hoped to debut in top 15 lightweight title after beating Rustam Khabilov via unanimous decision. The Russian even left the list of the best in the category, but the North American took his place Nick Diaz, and not Adriano.
Those who also have no reason to celebrate are Antonio Pezão. After suffering his second consecutive defeat, the third in four fights, the heavyweight dropped four positions. Better for your tormentor Frank mir, who, in addition to rehabilitating himself after an undefeated series of four setbacks, moved up two places and is now 11th in the 120 kg division.
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