Carlos Prates in victory in UFC 319. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
More than getting back to winning ways and earning the 'Performance of the Night' bonus, the knockout over Geoff neal No. UFC 319 yielded to Carlos Prates a place in the top 10 of the welterweights (up to 77,1 kg). In an update promoted on Tuesday afternoon (19), the 'Nightmare' gained positions and appeared in ninth place in the category led by the champion Jack Della Maddalena.
Carlos Prates, who entered the octagon in 12th place, surpassed Gilbert Durinho e Colby covington, in addition to Geoff neal, which fell from 11th to 12th with the setback.
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Another update promoted in the welterweight rankings (up to 77,1 kg) concerns one of the targets of Carlos Prates for the next fight. After victory over Jared Cannonier No. UFC 319, Michael 'Venom' Page was dropped from the welterweight rankings and moved to tenth place in the top division. With that, Kevin holland returned to the top 15 in 15th place.
The welterweight division is currently led by Jack Della Maddalena, which dethroned Belal Muhammad | in May. The Australian will put his belt on the line against Islam makhachev, former lightweight champion, with no date yet set.
How are UFC rankings determined?
A group of global media outlets, including Brazilian representatives, vote for the 15 best fighters in each division and in the pound-for-pound ranking (regardless of weight). Champions and interim champions are not voted for in their categories, but may appear in the overall list. The average of the choices forms the official ranking, published on the organization's website.
Each week, impressive victories, such as quick knockouts or submissions, boost athletes, while losses or prolonged inactivity cause declines. Beating a top-15 fighter, for example, is worth more than beating an unranked fighter, and fights in high-profile events carry extra weight.
See how the welterweight rankings look after Carlos Prates' knockout of Geoff Neal:
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