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UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 – Ranking Shifts After Middleweight Clash

UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 may not have drawn the biggest crowd, but it still produced some key ranking changes. With Roman Dolidze grinding out a win over Marvin Vettori, the middleweight division saw a small shake-up, while the light heavyweight division welcomed a new name. The flyweight and women’s bantamweight divisions also saw new contenders emerge. Let’s break down the key ranking updates.

Dolidze edges Vettori, swaps places in middleweight rankings

The rematch between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze played out similarly to their first meeting, but this time, Dolidze’s improved cardio and relentless pressure earned him the win. As a result, he moves up one spot to #9 in the middleweight rankings, pushing Vettori down to #11. While this wasn’t the most high-profile fight, Dolidze’s ability to sustain his output for five rounds proved he’s still a threat in the division.

Ryan Spann enters the light heavyweight top 15

After a disappointing heavyweight debut against Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Ryan Spann returned to light heavyweight and did just enough to sneak into the rankings at #15. He replaces Nikita Krylov, who slips out after a period of inactivity. Spann looked uncomfortable at heavyweight, struggling against the power of Cortes-Acosta, but his ranking at 205 suggests he still has a future in his natural weight class.

Andre Lima’s dominant win earns him a flyweight ranking

In one of the standout performances of the night, Andre Lima delivered a complete performance against Daniel Barez, showcasing elite-level striking and a slick submission finish. This victory propels him into the flyweight rankings at #15, marking him as a rising contender in the division. At 11-0, Lima is a name to watch, and he’ll likely face another ranked opponent in his next bout.

Priscila Cachoeira enters the women’s bantamweight top 15

A brutal uppercut knockout over Josiane Nunes puts Priscila Cachoeira into the women’s bantamweight rankings at #13. The finish was one of the most vicious of the night, reminding fans of her knockout power. With this victory, she pushes Melissa Mullins and Joselyne Edwards down a spot each. If Cachoeira can add some consistency to her performances, she could become a serious factor in the division.

Final Thoughts

Though the card didn’t generate much buzz, it still created key ranking shifts. Roman Dolidze moves past Marvin Vettori, Ryan Spann finds himself back in the light heavyweight mix, and rising stars like Andre Lima and Priscila Cachoeira break into the rankings. With more events on the horizon, we’ll see if these fighters can build on their momentum or if new contenders will emerge to take their spots.

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