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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, April 14: Carlos Ulberg, No. 1
TL;DR
Carlos Ulberg claimed the vacant light heavyweight title with a knockout of Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327, earning the No. 1 ranking in the 205-pound division. Josh Hokit made a significant rise to No. 13 after defeating Curtis Blaydes in a highly praised heavyweight bout.
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.
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
Q&A
What did Carlos Ulberg achieve at UFC 327?
Carlos Ulberg won the vacant light heavyweight title by knocking out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327.
How did Josh Hokit rank after his fight at UFC 327?
Josh Hokit moved up to No. 13 in the heavyweight rankings after defeating Curtis Blaydes, who fell to No. 8.