Vicente Luque moves up to fourth in the welterweight rankings after victory at UFC 265

V. Luque (photo) occupies fourth place at welterweight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @luquevicente

Ultimate released its weekly rankings update and Brazil had reason to celebrate. The news was due to Vincent Luque, which, last Saturday (7), concluded Michael chiesa in the first round of UFC 265. The Tupiniquim representative moved up two positions and reached fourth place in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg).

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With the triumph, Luque moved closer to a possible title fight and, with four positive results in a row, he is only behind Leon edwards, Gilbert Durinho e Colby covington, in addition to the champion Kamaru Usman. Chiesa dropped two places and is in seventh.

On the other hand, the great expectation of José Aldo of getting closer to the top was broken. Despite having a good performance against his compatriot Peter Munhoz, the Manauara continued in fifth place in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg.).

Cyryl Gane, big star of the last event held, when he knocked out Derrick Lewis In the main fight of the night, he won the interim belt and also celebrated a rise in the rankings. Now, the Frenchman is in first place and is only behind Francis Ngannou, which has the linear title of the division. He also debuted in the ranking of the best fighters in the world and occupies 14th place.

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