Carlos Prates It changed levels after winning in UFC 322. At the event held last Saturday (15), in New York (USA), the Brazilian achieved the most important victory of his career by knocking out Leon edwards, former welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg), in the second round and was not only awarded the performance bonus. This Tuesday (18), in the ranking update released by the company, the member of the 'Fighting Nerds' team was awarded a place in the top-5 of the division.
Before fighting in UFC 322Prates was ranked ninth in the welterweight division and seen as a promising MMA fighter. With this impressive victory, the Brazilian gained four positions, becoming the fifth-ranked fighter in the competitive category. In this way, the striker became a force to be reckoned with, establishing himself as a major threat to the top names in the weight class.
On the other hand, Edwards plummeted in the welterweight rankings. With his third consecutive loss, the first by knockout, the former champion, who was ranked fourth, is now ninth.
Makhachev at the top of MMA.
Makhachev celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Grand winner of UFC 322, Islam makhachev He is the best MMA fighter of the moment. In the main event, the Russian dominated. Jack Della Maddalena He fought for five rounds and became the welterweight champion. Thus, his friend... Khabib Nurmagomedov He joined the select hall of champions in two different categories within the company.
In addition to taking the division's top spot, Makhachev also regained the lead in the UFC's pound-for-pound rankings, which lists the best fighters across all weight classes. And the change was especially sweet, as the Russian left behind precisely... Ilia Topuria, your rival.
Morales on the rise
Morales celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Like Prates, MichaelMorales He also took full advantage of the opportunity to stand out in UFC 322At the event, the Ecuadorian impressed by knocking out... Sean brady In the first round, he gained five positions in the welterweight rankings. Therefore, the athlete moved from eighth to third place. Defeated, the American dropped five places in the division, falling from second to seventh.
Saint Denis back in the top 10.
Saint Denis celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Benoit Saint-Denis it was lethal in UFC 322 and continued his great run of form. The Frenchman needed an incredible 16 seconds to knock out... Beneil Dariush, securing his third consecutive victory, and climbed significantly in the lightweight rankings (up to 70,3 kg). Gaining five positions, the athlete returned to the top 10 of the category and became the eighth-placed fighter. Defeated, the veteran fell from ninth to twelfth place.
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Robocop celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
After going through Roman Kopylov, Gregory Robocop He is among the elite in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). With his second consecutive victory, the Brazilian moved up to 15th place in the category's ranking.
Kline celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Finally, Fatima Kline He achieved his third consecutive victory, the biggest of his career, against Angela Hill and established herself among the best strawweight fighters (up to 52,2 kg). Before the event, the American was not ranked, but after defeating the veteran, she moved into 12th place.
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