Usman moves up to second place in the welterweight rankings after victory at TUF 28 Finale

K. Usman moved up three places with the triumph. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @usman84kg

There was a lot of musical chairs in the Ultimate rankings after the weekend with TUF 28 Finale and UFC Adelaide. With the significant victory over Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of the event in Las Vegas on Friday (30), Kamaru Usman rose three positions. Now the 'Nigerian Nightmare' occupies second place in the welterweight division. The fighter is only behind the linear and interim champions Tyron woodley e Colby covington.

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Rafael dos Anjos fell two positions in the ranking after defeat to the 'Nigerian Nightmare' and now occupies fifth place.

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In the UFC Adelaide co-main event, Mauritius Shogun in a twist knocked out Tyson Peter. With this, the Brazilian gained a position and is in 12th place in the light heavyweight rankings.

Wilson reis He beat Bem Nguyen on points and appears in seventh place in the Ultimate flyweight rankings. The Brazilian moved up one position with his triumph on the preliminary card.

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With the victory over the veteran Mark Hunt, Justin Willis rose six positions and appears in eighth place in the heavyweight rankings. The 'Super Samoano' was removed from the list with the end of his contract with Ultimate.