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UFC 319 Aftermath: Rankings Updates Following du Plessis vs. Chimaev

UFC 319 delivered decisive outcomes that reshaped several divisions in Fight Minds' rankings. Khamzat Chimaev secured a commanding unanimous decision victory over Dricus du Plessis, climbing three spots in the middleweight rankings. Chimaev’s persistent takedowns and positional dominance, even without finishing, justify his rise to #6, while Du Plessis drops to #2.

Other notable shifts include:

  • Tagir Ulanbekov moves up one spot in flyweight after showing solid grappling control in his recent bouts. Conversely, Ramazan Temirov drops one, reflecting less activity and inconsistent results.
  • Rafael Estevam jumps one position, boosted by strong in-cage performances.
  • In bantamweight, Song Yadong climbs one spot after a decisive win, while Cory Sandhagen falls one position.
  • Veteran Henry Cejudo re-enters the top 10 (+2) after a convincing display in his comeback fight.
  • Allan Nascimento drops one in flyweight, reflecting a lack of notable wins.

In the women’s rankings:

  • Lone’er Kavanagh and Tim Elliott are newcomers in flyweight, showing promising performances in regional bouts.
  • Ketlen Vieira moves up in bantamweight (+1), whereas Ailin Perez drops one spot following recent losses.
  • Denise Gomes and Angela Hill both move down in strawweight due to inactivity and recent setbacks.

Some fights at UFC 319 also contributed contextually to ranking shifts:

  • Lerone Murphy’s spectacular spinning back elbow KO over Aaron Pico strengthens his positioning in featherweight, though not enough for a top 10 entry yet.
  • Carlos Prates’ spinning back elbow KO of Geoff Neal provides momentum, signaling potential movement in the welterweight division.
  • Michael Page’s unanimous decision over Jared Cannonier shows Page’s dominance and consistency, which could influence future middleweight rankings.

These UFC 319 outcomes emphasize the impact of dominance and fight control in rankings. Even without finishes, fighters like Chimaev can climb significantly due to clear in-cage superiority.

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While these were the most notable changes from UFC 319, the event contributed to adjustments across many divisions. For a detailed look at all updates, visit:
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