Renan Barão rises to sixth in the UFC weight-for-pound rankings

After knocking out Eddie Wineland at UFC 165, the Brazilian gained positions in the rankings; José Aldo once again overtakes Anderson Silva and takes third place

SUPER FIGHTS Editorial

23/09/2013 | 22:10

R. Barão could become the rooster champion if D. Cruz doesn't return. Photo: Josh Hedge/UFC

R. Barão moves up the UFC's pound-for-pound rankings Photo: Josh Hedge/UFC

The victory over Eddie Wineland at UFC 165, an event held last Saturday (21), in Toronto, was worth more than defending the interim bantamweight belt for Renan Barao. In addition to retaining the title, the Brazilian rose in the organization's weight-for-weight rankings. Now, the Potiguar occupies the sixth position overall, surpassing Dominick Cruz, linear bantamweight champion.

Another considerable change in the classification also involved Brazilians. For the third consecutive time in recent events, José Aldo e Anderson Silva they exchanged positions. Now, the featherweight champion occupies third place, while Spider has fallen to fourth.

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The first position in the heavyweight ranking remains with the light heavyweight Jon Jones, who defeated Alexander Gustafson at UFC 165, followed by the Canadian Georges St Pierre, welterweight champion.