Even though it was a low-profile event by UFC standards, this past Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 55 event created some movement in the most recent USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.
Two most important card winners specifically gained attention. Former UFC flyweight title challenger Alex Perez snapped a three-fight losing skid with a blistering knockout of Matheus Nicolau within the headliner, while Brazilian women’s flyweight Karine Silva made it 4-0 contained in the octagon with a unanimous decision over Ariane da Silva on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Take a look at where each fighters are actually slotted of their respective weight classes after notable victories.
