Melk promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Melquizael Costa He is experiencing a magical moment in his career and impressed again, now at UFC Houston. At the event held last Saturday (21), the Brazilian knocked out the tough Dan Ige in the first round, securing his sixth consecutive victory. As a result, the athlete had his work recognized this Tuesday (24), in the ranking update released by the organization, moving into the top-15 of the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg).
Before his UFC fight in Houston, Melk wasn't among the elite in the highly competitive division. However, after an impressive victory over the veteran, the Brazilian finally broke into the top 15, reaching 13th place. Ige, on the other hand, lost for the second time in a row and was removed from the rankings.
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Hernandez promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In the main fight, anthony hernandez succumbed in the octagon to Sean Strickland and also in the middleweight rankings (up to 83,9 kg). 'Fluffy', who had an eight-fight winning streak, was knocked out in the third round and thus missed the chance to fight for the belt next, falling from fourth to sixth place. In turn, the victorious former champion remained number three in the category.
Medic in the elite
Medic celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Uros Medic He also used UFC Houston to take his career to the next level. At the event, the Serbian needed just over a minute to knock out the tough opponent. Geoff nealWith the show, the athlete secured his third consecutive victory, all by knockout, and entered the select top-15 of the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg), taking the 12th position. Defeated for the second time in a row, the American dropped out of the ranking.
Other changes
With the output of Jailton Malhadinho In the UFC, the top 15 of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) has been altered. After winning Before Delija, Serghei Spivac He moved up one spot in the rankings, becoming number six. With the new defeat, the Croatian dropped one position, becoming tenth.
Surprisingly, Derrick Lewis, who was knocked out in his last fight, gained three positions, taking ninth place. Victor Petrino It was placed among the elite of the category, in 15th place.
In the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg), Joseline Edwards continues to rise. The Panamanian secured her fourth consecutive victory by submitting her opponent. Nora Cornolle and climbed three places in the ranking, becoming the owner of the 11th position.
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