After another defeat, Vitor Belfort plummets in the UFC rankings

Mousasi beat Belfort at UFC 204. Photo: Disclosure/UFC

The second consecutive defeat suffered by Vitor belfort had a negative impact on the Brazilian in the middleweight rankings. Knocked out by Gegard Mousasi In the second most important fight of UFC 204, an event held last Saturday (08), the Rio native dropped four positions in the table and now finds himself in ninth place. Since the creation of the ranking, this is Belfort's worst mark.

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Mousasi, in turn, did the opposite and swapped places with Vitor, and is now fifth in the rankings. Jimi Manuwa, who knocked out Ovince St Preux on the main card, there is also reason to celebrate: he moved up three positions and is now part of the top 5 light heavyweights.

Another highlight is Mirsad Bektic. After submitting Russell Doane in the first round, the Bosnian overcame Renan Barao and Doo Ho Choi in the rankings and is now number 13. Albert Tumenov, previously ranked, gave way to the experienced Jake ellenberger after being completed by Leon edwards in the preliminary portion of the event.

The official UFC ranking is updated weekly and is based on voting by specialized journalists from around the world.