UFC Ranking: Vitor Petrino's wish is granted and he returns to the top 15 of the heavyweight division; Vallejos moves up a level.

Petrino makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Victor Petrino His complaint was heard and his wish was granted following his positive participation in ufc vegas 114At the event held last Saturday (14), the Brazilian beat Steven Asplund by unanimous decision, securing his third consecutive victory in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). Therefore, 'Cabuloso' had his work recognized this Tuesday (17), in the ranking update released by the organization, returning to the top-15 of the category.

In the latest ranking update, Petrino, who was ranked 15th, was surprisingly removed and replaced by... Tai tuivasa, who has six consecutive losses. Upset, the Brazilian complained about the decision made by the journalists and openly expressed his desire to return to the elite of the division. And so it happened. Now, the fighter from Minas Gerais has reappeared as number 15 in the heavyweight rankings.

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Argentine sensation on the rise.

Vallejos makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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In the main fight of the event, Kevin Vallejos not only confirmed their status as favorites against Josh Emmett...and also put on a show. The Argentinian delivered a beating to the veteran and knocked him out in the first round. With his fourth UFC victory, the athlete moved up a level in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg), reaching the top 10. By climbing four spots, 'El Chino' became the tenth ranked fighter in the division.

On the other hand, the 41-year-old American is experiencing the worst moment of his career and has plummeted in the category's standings. With three consecutive defeats, Emmett lost four places, falling to 15th position.

Canadian near the belt

Robertson in a photo shoot. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

In the co-main fight, Gillian robertson convinced against Amanda nunesFormer strawweight (up to 52,2 kg) title challenger, [Name Missing], won by unanimous decision. Thus, the Canadian achieved her fifth consecutive victory, making a leap in the competitive category. Previously ranked eighth, she has now moved up to number five, getting closer to a title shot, and even challenged the champion. Mackenzie dern.

The Brazilian fighter has lost two fights in a row for the first time in her career. Due to the series of losses, Amanda, 38, dropped from fifth to eighth place.

Tsarukyan is back.

Tsarukyan in a photo shoot. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/armantsarukyan

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Se Arman Tsarukyan He's not on good terms with the UFC's top brass, especially Dana White, but at least he has some standing with journalists. Even without fighting, the Armenian returned to the company's select pound-for-pound ranking, composed of the best fighters across all weight classes. The athlete took 15th place, taking Max Holloway from the list.