After surprising victory, TJ Grant stands out in the UFC rankings

Grant (photo) is already third among the lightweights. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

As is customary in the organization, after holding yet another event – ​​UFC 160, last Saturday (25) -, Ultimate released the most recent update of its athlete rankings. Responsible for the biggest upset of fight night in Las Vegas, TJ Grant was the main highlight of the list.

Grant, who was announced as the next challenger for Ben henderson for the lightweight belt, he rose two positions in the ranking of the 70 kg category and is now third in the division. The Canadian took the place of Gray Maynard, his opponent in last Saturday's event, who ended up falling to fifth place.

Another athlete present at UFC 160 who underwent a change in his position on the list was Mark Hunt. The New Zealander, however, ended up falling one position after the knockout suffered by the Brazilian Junior Gypsy. The person who benefited from the fall was Travis Browne, who is now ninth among heavyweights.

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