Jacaré drops two positions in the middleweight rankings after defeat

Jacaré is now ranked fifth in the middleweight division (Photo: Mike Roach/UFC)

The defeat for Robert whittaker at UFC Kansas last Saturday (15) he really left Ronaldo Jacare far from a middleweight title fight. This Thursday, Ultimate released the division rankings and, as expected, the Brazilian lost some positions. He dropped from third place, which he had held for months, to fifth. Whittaker (third) and the Iranian Gegard Mousasi (fourth) were the fighters who surpassed the Amazonian.

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Even though he is still in the top-5, Jacaré gave way to two other athletes, in addition to seeing the two main positions in the ranking unchanged: Yoel romero remains in first place, while Luke Rockhold is in second place, even after losing to the champion Michael Bisping. In the UFC rankings, category title holders are not ranked.

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Although Jacaré did not have good news with the release of the ranking, two other Brazilians have reasons to celebrate. Winners at UFC Kansas, Ketlen Scallop e Renato Moicano debuted in relevant positions in their divisions. The Nova União fighter dominated Ashlee Evans-Smith, winning by decision, and overtook the North American, debuting in 14th place. Moicano, who surprised the then fifth-placed Jeremy Stephens, and is the 11th best featherweight in the UFC. The American of Mexican descent now occupies eighth place at 66 kg.