McGregor takes second place in the UFC weight-for-pound rankings

McGregor took second place in the weight-for-pound rankings (Photo: Getty Images)

After making history and winning the lightweight belt at UFC 205, an event that took place last Saturday (12), in New York (USA), Conor McGregor he has one more reason to celebrate: he is now second in the UFC's weight-for-pound rankings, behind only the flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. The one who also moved up a few places in weight for weight was the Brazilian Chris Cyborg, which advanced four positions and is tenth.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov There was also another one that went up – and in double doses. With the victory over Michael Johnson, he regained first place in the lightweight division, surpassing Tony Ferguson, the second. The Russian also debuted in the general ranking, appearing in 15th place. Eddie Alvarez, defeated by Conor, dropped three places on the lightweight list and is now third.

The biggest loser was the bantamweight Miesha Tate. Even announcing his retirement after the setback for Rachel Pennington, the former champion remained in the rankings, but lost nine positions and is now in 10th place. Pennington, Tate's tormentor, moved up three places to 5th. Ronda Rousey, who will face the champion Amanda nunes at UFC 207, on December 30th, he took first place.

Among the midfielders, more changes. Yoel romero is the new number one in the rankings, while Weidman, knocked out by the Cuban, fell to 4th. Rafael Sapo, previously number 14 on the list, was removed from the ranking and made way for Tim Boestch, who took over the Brazilian's position. Among the welterweights, Stephen Thompson, who tied with the champion Tyron woodley and failed to win the category belt, he took first place, which previously was held by Robbie Lawler. Kelvin Gastelum, who didn't make weight and had his fight against Donald Cerrone canceled on the day of the weigh-in, he lost three places and fell to 8th.