Victory over Cerrone officially puts McGregor in the welterweight rankings

C. McGregor weighing in for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Morale returned. After being out of MMA for more than a year and ending a streak of more than three years without victories in Ultimate, the unquestionable performance of Conor McGregor No. UFC 246 bore great fruit. With a brutal knockout on Donald Cerrone, the Irishman entered the welterweight rankings once and for all and moved up the weight-for-pound and lightweight divisions. The information was released on the official 'UFC' website.

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The commitment of UFC 246 It marked Conor's third performance in the under-77kg category. In 2016, 'Notório' had competed two fights in the category, when he faced Nate diaz twice, losing once and winning in the rematch.

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Now, after a new fight in the category and victory after just 40 seconds of battle, McGregor emerged as 14th in the division that is currently dominated by Kamaru Usman.

The good news for Conor doesn't stop there. His performance on his return so pleased the journalists responsible for promoting the ranking update that the combatant surpassed Justin gaethje among the lightweights, taking third place.

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The Irishman's rise was even greater when looking at the list of athletes present among the organization's best weight-for-pound. The triumph over the 'Cowboy' saw McGregor move up two positions. After the announcement, the 'Notório', today, occupies 11th place in the group of the most efficient fighters in the UFC. Conor is now ahead of names like Valentina Shevchenko, Max Holloway, Dustin poirier e Tyron woodley.

After the show that took place on the 18th, Conor was evasive when asked what his next career steps would be. The athlete did not confirm whether he intends to return to lightweight in his next challenge, continue to operate at welterweight or compete in a new boxing fight.

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Carlos Diego Ferreira 'arrives' at lightweight

In addition to McGregor, another athlete who played in the UFC 246 There are plenty of reasons to celebrate. After emerging victorious in the most important fight of his career to date, Carlos Diego Ferreira reached 11th position in the lightweight rankings.

Last Saturday, the Amazonian team faced the former division champion, Anthony Pettis and had a confident performance, achieving a submission in the second round. With the positive result, the Brazilian reached the mark of six consecutive victories in Ultimate and continues his path towards the elite of the category.

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