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Alex Poatán e Paulo borrachinha They were affected in the UFC ranking update. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage.
The great performances delivered by the stars of UFC 327 last Saturday (11) were reflected in interesting changes in the update of the Ultimate rankings this Tuesday (14), mainly for Brazilian fans. With the rise of Carlos Ulberg to the title of light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) after a spectacular knockout victory against Jiri Prochazka, it was up to Alex Poatán He dropped to third place. The New Zealander also moved up to 15th place among the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet.
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On a collision course to confront Cyryl Gane By winning the heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg), the Brazilian could move into the rankings of two weight classes, following the example of another representative from Brazil. After becoming the first to win Azamat Murzakanov with a beautiful knockout in the third round, Paulo borrachinha He became the seventh-ranked light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) and the 15th-ranked middleweight (up to 83,9 kg).
🚨 BIG changes in the UFC light heavyweight rankings following UFC 327
Jiri Prochazka moves down to #3, and Paulo Costa enters at #7 👀 pic.twitter.com/YYDNd4uCae
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 14, 2026
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Hokit celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
As impressive as Borrachinha's rise has been, Josh Hokit undoubtedly stole the show. The triumph against Curtis blaydes Not only did it earn him the Performance and Fight of the Night awards, but it also catapulted the American into the top five of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). Before last Saturday, the Incredible Hook was unranked and had only two wins in the organization. Now, he will be another to participate in UFC at the White House, against Derrick Lewis.
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