UFC Ranking: Charles do Bronx returns to the top 15 pound-for-pound; Brazilians rise in the middleweight division.

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MMA legend, Charles of the Bronx There are plenty of reasons to celebrate. In UFC 326, event held last Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian dominated Max Holloway, won by unanimous decision and won the 'BMF' belt (baddest motherfucker). Because he impressed in the octagon, the athlete had his work recognized this Tuesday (10), in the ranking update released by the organization, returning to the top-15 pound-for-pound.

With his second consecutive victory, this time against an MMA star, Charles can proudly say that he is now among the select ranking of the best UFC fighters across all weight classes. The former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) takes the 12th position. Holloway, on the other hand, who was defeated, plummeted in the rankings, dropping to 15th place.

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Brazilians stand out in the midfields

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Caio Borralho recovered from his first UFC defeat against Ridder's ReinierThe 'Fighting Nerds' academy member controlled the Dutchman and won by unanimous decision. As a result, the Brazilian climbed two positions in the middleweight rankings (up to 83,9 kg), reaching fifth place.

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Gregory Robocop also impressed in UFC 326At the event, the athlete got his revenge in Bruno Hulk, brutally knocking him out in just over a minute of the fight. With his third consecutive victory, the Brazilian moved up one spot in the middleweight rankings, becoming number 12. With this move, Paulo borrachinha It ended up in 13th place.

Chiwiwis in the elite

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For the first time in my career, Raúl Rosas Jr.., 21 years old, is among the top 15 fighters in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg). At the event, the sensation Chiwiwis dominated. Rob font, securing his fifth consecutive victory. Enjoying a great run of form in his career, the athlete moves up to 13th place in the highly competitive category rankings. With the defeat, the veteran dropped out of the division's elite division, opening up space for... Farid Basharat to assume 15th place.

Change without fighting

A surprising movement occurred in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). Victor Petrino, who enters the competition this Saturday (14), left the top-15 of the division. Curiously, the veteran took over the 15th position. Tai tuivasa, which has suffered six consecutive defeats.

The lightweight division also saw an unusual change. Even without fighting, Renato Moicano, currently experiencing a career slump, dropped one place in the top 15, becoming the 11th ranked player. Meanwhile, Dan Hooker, with two consecutive losses, moved up one position, becoming number seven.