Two events, UFC 327 and PFL Chicago, took place last week, causing movement in pound-for-pound and divisional rankings.
In the main event of UFC 327, an injured Carlos Ulberg managed to pull off an incredible knockout of Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant light heavyweight title. “King Carlos” has arrived, and with his gold comes the No. 1 ranking in the 205-pound division. Prochazka falls one spot to No. 4.
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While there were multiple moves following the numbered event in Miami, Josh Hokit stole the show by going toe-to-toe with Curtis Blaydes in one of the best fights in recent memory. Some have labeled it the best heavyweight fight ever. Coming into the week, Hokit was unranked, but after pulling off a win over the previous No. 6, Hokit lands at No. 13. Blaydes falls a couple of spots to No. 8.
Check out all of the moves in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: MMA Junkie rankings, April 14: Carlos Ulberg becomes new No. 1
