Gregory Robocop is experiencing an extraordinary phase in MMA. In the main event of UFC Sacramento, held last Saturday (22), the Brazilian secured his fourth consecutive victory by defeating Anthony Hernandez by unanimous decision. Due to the biggest win of his career, the athlete earned one of the post-show bonuses and moved up a level in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), gaining important positions in the weekly update of the 'Meta UFC Rankings', released last Monday (24).
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Before fighting at UFC Sacramento, Robocop was ranked tenth in the division. With this important victory, the Brazilian climbed three positions to seventh place. On the other hand, Hernandez dropped two spots, becoming number nine.
Petrino in the top 10
Vitor Petrino makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Vitor Petrino also gained more importance after winning at UFC Sacramento. The Brazilian defeated Serghei Spivac by unanimous decision, remaining undefeated in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). Now, with four consecutive victories, 'Cabuloso' has climbed three positions in the ranking and thus became the owner of the eighth spot.
In the move, Petrino left behind Valter Walker , his rival, who became number nine in the ranking. Defeated by the Brazilian, Spivac plummeted in the heavyweight ranking. The Moldovan lost four positions, ending up in 13th place.
De Ridder in the elite
Reinier de Ridder shone in the octagon and made a strong entrance in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). In his debut in the category, the Dutchman made short work of Roman Dolidze , knocking him out in the first round. As a result, he has already entered the top 10 of the division, more precisely in ninth position.
Carrasco de Lerryan in the top 15
Lerryan Douglas missed a good opportunity to join the elite of the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg). For many, the Brazilian was the favorite to beat Jamall Emmers , but he was surprised and ended up being brutally knocked out in the first round. Because of this performance, the 37-year-old American, riding a three-fight win streak, moved into the top 15 of the division, ranking 14th. As a result, José Delgado, Jean Silva 's opponent at Noche UFC in September, fell to 15th place.
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Jeisla Chaves also suffered her first defeat in the UFC. The Brazilian was knocked out by Carli Judice in the first round. Enjoying the best moment of her career, with four consecutive victories, the American was rewarded and became a top-15 flyweight (up to 56,7 kg) fighter, taking 15th place.
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